The Phantom

DocumentaryCrime

2021, Movie, 1h 21min

Carlos DeLuna was arrested in 1993 aged 21 for the murder of Wanda Lopez, and protested his innocence until his execution, declaring that it was another Carlos who committed the crime.

Country: United Kingdom

Director:

Patrick Forbes

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6.5

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8.0

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Critic Roger Moore

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And we wonder why we’re still letting an easily-corrupted system kill people on our behalf, and if anything will ever change, especially in Texas.

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Critic Nell Minow

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The central question concerns how many other Carlos DeLunas and victims of people like Carlos Hernandez there are in the system...

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The Phantom is a documentary that examines the case of Carlos DeLuna, who was arrested in 1983 for murder and sentenced to death, despite maintaining his innocence. The film delves into the unjust truth behind his case and raises questions about whether his execution was justified. Through interviews and archive footage, The Phantom sheds light on the flaws in the criminal justice system and the devastating consequences of a wrongful conviction. The documentary is a thought-provoking and powerful exploration of the justice system's failures and the human cost of its mistakes.

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You can stream The Phantom on: Netflix

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