We do not know when and how we will die. Death Row inmates do. Werner Herzog embarks on a dialogue with Death Row inmates, asks questions about life and death and looks deep into these individuals, their stories, their crimes.
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sah reviewed Into the Abyss (2011)
Into the Abyss
Into the Abyss delves into the hearts and minds of two inmates convicted of a senseless triple murder in Conroe, Texas. The film expands the narrative by interviewing people affected by the crime—from family members, police officers, chaplains, and death row guards.
All of the subjects come across as sincere and likeable. Their take on life, which is often optimistic, is underscored by their tragic history and harsh environment of alcohol and drug abuse. The guard that spends the last day with the inmate prior to his execution offers the most compelling testimony.
Although Herzog is clearly against capital punishment, the film doesn’t become a referendum on the topic. He only inserts himself as the interviewer—allowing the subjects to tell their story as they see it.
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