The State of Texas vs. Melissa

THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. MELISSA explores the life journey of Melissa Lucio, the first Hispanic woman to be sentenced to death in the state of Texas. For ten years she has been awaiting her fate, and she now faces her last appeal.

• Official Selection at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival
• Winner — Best Documentary at the Raindance Film Festival
• Winner — Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2021 Golden State Film Festival
• Winner — Best Feature Documentary at the 2021 Doc.London Documentary Film Festival
• Official Selection at the 2020 Tallgrass Film Festival
• Official Selection at the 2020 Madrid Human Rights Film Festival
• Official Selection at the 2020 Monadnock International Film Festival
• Official Selection at the 2021 Cinequest Film Festival

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