I have never watched this type of documentary/film before, as in my own ignorance. I thought the genre would be dull and boring. I am a 48 year old film buff. Making myself proclaimed lack of knowledge embarrassing. I was hooked from the first minute and often questioned whether the subject, star and former Death Row prisoner could be the person telling the story about his own life. I have too admit I googled it, as I did not believe how good the narrative was. It is a true story about how people can go off the rails in life, with seemingly no hope for a future. Soldier on with guilt in their soul for the poor life decisions they made for themselves. Yet one trigger of an undeserved good deed from a fellow human, can send that person on a path in a completely opposite direction. Watch this for ten minutes without getting hooked or give my review the thumbs down.

I must start this review by saying a few things... I am NOT involved with this documentary in any way shape or form. I am not really a fan of documentaries. I only watched this because of the reviews I read here. I was VERY skeptical because I have been mislead by reviews so many times before. but the positive reviews here are truth!, watch it! so please believe me when I say these things... The telling of this story was SPECTACULAR and as near to perfection as you can possibly get!all I can say is "WOW", it is worth your time! I am going to recommend this to everyone I know...

This is a brilliant documentary. Nick Yarris sits in a half-lit chair for most of his story and was so excellent that I thought he had to be an actor until the final credits! Do not miss this beautifully filmed, heart breaking story of "Justice" at its worst! After watching the film I sent him a short note to his Face Book page (you can Google it up). He lives in England for the most part since his release from prison for the twenty-one years he served for a murder/rape he never committed. At the time he was accused and tried in the 1980's DNA had not yet been "discovered" and only blood type was used to try and match killers with victims In the mid 80's while he is sitting on death row, DNA is discovered and allowed in court! Nick is ecstatic only to learn that the FBI has since "LOST" the evidence that would have exonerated him! It is 21 years of roller coaster riders and there just beginning!

I've watched many documentaries about crime and listened to people who have committed crimes. I don't usually rate documentaries because they provide different information that is important across the board and I can't put a rating on that.This is my first ever review and the reason why I chose to review this film is because it's one of the most captivating and detailed story I've ever listened to, about crimes someone have committed. Throughout the film, I kept asking myself, why is this (former) prisoner so good at storytelling and why was he in prison, it is almost like you almost can't believe that the story actually happened because of the way he was conveying it. The cinematics were just enough to compliment Nick Yarris' story which made it all together very engaging and beautiful. Even though he went back and forth in history while he told his story, it was still easy to understand because it all came together as he spoke.A wonderful story that everyone should hear.