November 4-6, 2011

Love Lived on Death Row

Filmmaker: 
Linda Booker
84 minutes

This film tells the poignant story of four siblings whose father was sentenced to die for the murder of their mother in 1990 and Meg Eggleston, who became their father's friend and spiritual advisor through letters to him in prison.

Needing answers, the four siblings collectively decided to visit their father on North Carolina's death row. What transpired that day was a miracle of forgiveness followed by a journey of healing, restoring family memories and then a battle for his clemency.

This film is a powerful examination of not only the healing process, but also of the role capital punishment plays in serving justice.

Love Lived On Death Row is Linda Booker's first feature length documentary film. She completed Duke University's Certificate in Documentary Studies Program in 2005. Her first project Millworker The Documentary that she produced and edited appeared at The Sometime in October Film Festival in Wilmington, NC and Indie Memphis in 2005 and was later distributed to preservation organizations and schools in North Carolina.

Linda Booker's professional experience includes 15 years as an art director and graphic designer after graduating from Florida State University. In 2005 Linda formed By the Brook Productions based in Central North Carolina to produce documentaries and outreach videos for non-profits.