Sunday, October 12 - AT THE DEATH HOUSE DOOR

The Pax Christi Film Series will present "At the Death House Door" at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, in the Martyrs Room of St. Charles Seminary, 8330 Park Haven Avenue (just off St. Matthews Street, near North Loop Drive). Sponsored by Pax Christi El Paso, El Pasoans Against the Death Penalty, and the Peace & Justice Ministry of the El Paso Catholic Diocese. Admission is free.

Information: 217-8190 or 874-8422

“At the Death House Door” follows the remarkable career journey of the Rev. Carroll Pickett, who served 15 years as the death house chaplain to the infamous “Walls” prison unit in Huntsville, Texas. During that time he presided over 95 executions. After each execution, Pickett recorded an audiotape account of that fateful day. The film also tells the story of Carlos De Luna, a convict whose execution haunted Pickett more than any other. He firmly believed the man was innocent and many years after his execution, two Chicago Tribune reporters turn up evidence that strongly suggests Pickett was right.

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