Dead Man Walking

About the show

Sister Helen Prejean agrees to serve as spiritual adviser to Joseph De Rocher, a prisoner on death row for murdering two teenagers. She faces criticism from fellow sisters, prison officials, and the victims’ families as she supports his appeal for clemency. The pardon board rejects his request, and the governor declines to intervene. Before his execution, De Rocher confesses the murders to Helen and asks the victims’ parents for forgiveness. He is executed while Helen remains with him.