The test : a death row drama /

This film was inspired by the true story of two African -American men on death row. The younger man, Bradley, is learning to read in prison, coached by Cleveland, who uses the Bible as a primer. Bradley is about to undergo an IQ test. If the test proves he is retarded, his life would be spared. Brad...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Harris, Mark
Other Authors:	Caplan, Paula J.
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	English.
Published:	New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 2006.
Subjects:	African American prisoners > Drama. Capital punishment > Drama. Death row inmates > Drama. Offenders with mental disabilities > Drama. People with mental disabilities and crime > Drama. Internet videos. Documentary films.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	This film was inspired by the true story of two African -American men on death row. The younger man, Bradley, is learning to read in prison, coached by Cleveland, who uses the Bible as a primer. Bradley is about to undergo an IQ test. If the test proves he is retarded, his life would be spared. Bradley, who has been humiliated all his life for being "stupid" is tragically conflicted about deliberately failing the test, which would save his life. Didn t his mother always urge him to try his best? Cleveland s desperate attempt to make him "fail" drives the drama. Study Guide is available for this film.
Item Description:	Originally released as DVD. Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011). Slide.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (20 min.).
Audience:	For College; Adult audiences.
Awards:	American Psychological Association, 2004 First Prize, Alliance for Community Media- New England Festival, 2003 Independent Black Filmmakers Festival, Atlanta, 2005 Sedona International Film Festival, 2004