Once again, a documentary has, in part, helped save a life faced with the death penalty. David A. Lieb of The Associated Press writes:

Upon hearing the news [of Joseph Amrine’s release from death row], about 40 people gathered at the Kansas City home of Amrine’s brother, Ronnell Amrine, where there were lots of hugs and high-fives.

The family had become more hopeful, Ronnell Amrine said, after the release of a 30-minute documentary — “Unreasonable Doubt: The Joe Amrine Case” — produced by a University of Missouri teacher and students. Groups have shown it across the state.