With the world premiere of “Song of a Man Coming Through,” Southern Rep has created one of the most reasonably argued and convincing cases against state-sponsored execution, while also revealing the methodical depersonalization that allows advocates of the death penalty to readily declare another human being as unworthy of living…
“Song of a Man Coming Through” was written by one of Knighton’s appellate attorneys, Joe Morris Doss, and his son, Andrew Doss. Having earned his law degree, the elder Doss later became an Episcopal priest. A significant part of his ministry has centered of efforts to end the death penalty. While a member of the clergy, he was entreated to serve as a co-counsel through the appeals process by his friend, attorney Julian Murray.
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