Viola Davis & Julius Tennon's THE LAST DEFENSE set for Tribeca Film Festival

Husband and wife duo Julius Tennon and Viola Davis are executively producing a timely documentary entitled The Last Defense which is set to premiere at the famed Tribeca Film Festival. 

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The documentary will be shown at the film festival Friday, April 27 and feature the first episode shining a light on the case of Julis Jones,  a star college athlete convicted of shooting a father of two at point-blank range as his attorneys race against the clock to get him a new trial before his execution date is set courtesy of ABC Networks.

The seven episodes the series will explore the flaws within the justice system in the United States and go in depth regarding death row cases, the inmates and the struggle to understand it all.

Sharing executive producer credits with Tennon and Davis  also include XCON & Lincoln Square Productions. After the screening the couple will give insightful conversation regarding the project with the audience. 

"Previously announced in June 2017, "The Last Defense" will look at cases from all angles returning to the scene of the crime, re-interview witnesses and delve beyond the details of the crime and court proceedings to take a deep look into the personal stories of the subjects, seeking to trace the path that led them to their place on Death Row. With incisive, compelling storytelling, "The Last Defense" gives voice to those who can no longer be heard. "