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Lovely Jackson

  • 2022
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
109
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Lovely Jackson (2022)
Documentary

America's longest wrongfully held exonerated prisoner, Rickey Jackson, returns to the prison where his 39-year journey of survival began and guides his younger self from death row to freedom... Read allAmerica's longest wrongfully held exonerated prisoner, Rickey Jackson, returns to the prison where his 39-year journey of survival began and guides his younger self from death row to freedom.America's longest wrongfully held exonerated prisoner, Rickey Jackson, returns to the prison where his 39-year journey of survival began and guides his younger self from death row to freedom.

  • Director
    • Matt Waldeck
  • Writers
    • Rickey Jackson
    • Matt Waldeck
  • Stars
    • Mario Beverly
    • Tom Bruce
    • Deshaun Carter
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    109
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Matt Waldeck
    • Writers
      • Rickey Jackson
      • Matt Waldeck
    • Stars
      • Mario Beverly
      • Tom Bruce
      • Deshaun Carter
    • 17User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 16 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Mario Beverly
    Mario Beverly
    • Young Rickey Jackson
    Tom Bruce
    • Innocence Project Attorney
    Deshaun Carter
    • Wheelman
    Tammy Davis
    • Mom 1
    Matthew Divis
    Matthew Divis
    • Shankman…
    Michael Driscal
    • Cop 1…
    Mark Godsey
    • Self
    Lloyd Hemphill
    • Bird
    Dan Hensel
    • Harold Franks
    • (as Dan Hansel)
    Rickey Jackson
    DiJon Kirkland
    • Mrs. Jackson
    Tony Mawby
    • Death Walk Inmate
    David L. Monter
    David L. Monter
    • Prison Guard #2
    Shamecka Nelson
    Shamecka Nelson
    • Anna Robinson
    Devito Parker Jr.
    Devito Parker Jr.
    • Young Edward Vernon
    Lamar Reed
    • Big Al
    Vincent Sarowatz
    Vincent Sarowatz
    • Lead Detective
    • Director
      • Matt Waldeck
    • Writers
      • Rickey Jackson
      • Matt Waldeck
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    User reviews17

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    9elleniedavila

    Simply wonderful

    The film had a way of bringing you in and making you feel like you were a part of it. It tugged on your heart and the way it was edited was so immersive. After finding out the actors improvised large portions, I'm even more impressed.

    The story of Rickey Jackson is most certainly a roller coaster of emotions. It brings such a human element to the prison system and shows you so many things you really didn't want to imagine would happen to a good person but did. He is a tough, kind person and it is shown throughout the film.

    Congratulations on a wonderful film to the entire crew involved. Best wishes to Mr. Jackson in all of his future endeavors.
    10dwaldeck-23901

    A Complete Original! Blown Away!

    This completely original approach and transformation of a documentary, combined with the sheer power, emotion, and density of the story itself, combined with the incredible authenticity and open expression by the protagonist himself in his own story, will fully remove you from anything else you are thinking, doing, or worrying about for the duration of this movie... and well after! This movie will change you.
    10slackerm

    This movie is a MUST WATCH!!!!!

    This is a gripping and fascinating story of how Ricky Johnson was wrongfully accused and sent to prison for 39 years (the longest in American history) and never broke his spirit.
    10snelson_snelson

    Raw, Gritty and Captivating!

    There are very few movies that will provoke genuine emotions from beginning to end. The cinematographer angles helped to intensify some of the most important moments in the film. This docudrama is infused with intense and light hearted scenes that will have you emotionally charged.
    10nmdwdkzj

    Powerful and Informative

    Not often do you get to see the story of an exonerated individual told in such an intimate manner. Rickey Jackson playing himself in this movie allows for the story to be genuine and for the viewer to understand obstacles he faced in prison.

    The raw emotion presented by Rickey in the film is something I have never really encountered in films concerning the same topic. This is an innovative form of storytelling that provides the grounds for people to engage on the topic of the wrongfully convicted.

    This film is informative in the sense that it touches on several issues of the American criminal justice system through the story of just one innocent man!

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    • Release date
      • June 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • H.E.L.P.
      • Zodiac Features
      • Zodiac Holdings
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      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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