The Execution of Willie Francis

Gilbert King, author of The Execution of Willie Francis, told the story of Willie Francis, who was sentenced to death, strapped in the elect… read more

Gilbert King, author of The Execution of Willie Francis, told the story of Willie Francis, who was sentenced to death, strapped in the electric chair and electrocuted, but didn’t die. In the book, Mr. King presents the history of the botched execution, the Supreme Court case that followed, and the search for justice in the American South during the mid-1940s. After his talk, he responded to audience members' questions. Several of the families involved in the case were in attendance.

Gilbert King has contributed articles to numerous newspapers and magazines, including Ring Magazine, Playboy, and the San Diego Union. He is also the author of Woman, Child For Sale: The New Slave Trade in the 21st Century, which was selected by the Detroit Free Press as one of its ten notable books of 2004. close

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The Execution of Willie Francis

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Program ID:
200494-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
First Aired:
May 27, 2008 | 9:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jul 04, 2008 | 10:44am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • May 27, 2008 | 9:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 07, 2008 | 7:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 14, 2008 | 12:45pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 23, 2008 | 5:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 04, 2008 | 10:44am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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