Summaries

A mentally disabled youth is wrongfully accused of murder in rural 1960's Louisiana and spends 42 years in a mental institution for convicted felons.

"He Never Came Home" is a gripping documentary that delves into the tragic tale of a mentally disabled youth, Lemon Howard, who was wrongfully convicted of a crime that he did not commit. Follow Dr. Angela Smith (A.L Smith) as she interviews with friends, family, legal experts, and health professionals on his life and journey. The film sheds light on the flaws within the justice system and the harrowing journey of a vulnerable individual who navigates the intersection of mental illness and a broken legal system.—Huey Rawls

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Genres
  • Drama
  • Documentary
Release date Sep 29, 2014
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies SoNervy Films ALS Creations

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Budget $30000

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