Clemency

Thanks to our screening partner access>CINEMA and Modern Films we are delighted to be able to bring you Clemency digitally.

Mermaid staff are going to watch it at 8pm on Monday evening, which is our regular cinema slot!

If you rent this film directly through the link above, you will get the opportunity to support Mermaid and in doing this we will receive 50% of the rental fee and you will be directly supporting our future film programme. To do so put the code Mermaid in the 'discount code' box during the purchase process. We greatly appreciate your support.

Rentals are valid for 48 hours from time of purchase.

Synopsis:

Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden, Bernadine Williams. The emotional wedge in her marriage grows. Memories of a recently botched execution plague her daily. As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.

Winner - Dramatic Competition Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival

Written and Directed by Chinonye Chukwu

Cast: Alfre Woodard, Aldis Hodge and Wendell Pierce

Please note that Clemency deals with difficult subject matter that some viewers may find distressing.