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Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? (1998): Cast

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Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? is a 1998 documentary directed by John Edginton, starring Mumia Abu-Jamal, Dr. Antony Coletta and Veronica Jones. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
John Edginton
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? About?

The premise of Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? without spoilers.

Using interviews and archival footage, the documentary examines the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a Black nationalist journalist from Philadelphia convicted of killing a police officer and sentenced to death. It highlights the trial’s controversial prosecutorial and defense tactics, allegations of racism, and the broader debate over justice.

Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? Themes & Keywords

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  • cop killer
  • death sentence
  • 90s
  • prison
  • life in prison
  • death penalty
  • journalist
  • philadelphia pennsylvania
  • prisoner
  • death row
  • murder case
  • murder
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  • capital punishment
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? Cast & Characters

Mumia Abu-Jamal leads the cast, with Dr. Antony Coletta and Veronica Jones. Directed by John Edginton; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Edginton

More films directed by John Edginton: Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul, Genesis: Together and Apart, Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here and Robyn Hitchcock: Sex, Food, Death… and Insects.

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Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? Trailers & Videos

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Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? Also Known As

Also known as “Mumia: A Case For Reasonable Doubt?”.

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  • Mumia: A Case For Reasonable Doubt?

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Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt?, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt??

Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? released?

Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? was released on January 27, 1998.

Who directed Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt??

Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? was directed by John Edginton.

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Who is in the cast of Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt??

Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? stars Mumia Abu-Jamal, Dr. Antony Coletta and Veronica Jones, among 6 credited actors.

Does Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? have a post-credit scene?

No. Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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