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"Let Him Have It" How effective is the end of the film in gaining the viewer's sympathy for Derek Bentley and his family?
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Katie Bradford "Let Him Have It" How effective is the end of the film in gaining the viewer's sympathy for Derek Bentley and his family? In 1991, the opportunity arose for Peter Medak to direct the film, 'Let Him Have It,' the true story of how Derek Bentley, a brain damaged, epileptic teenager was tried and executed for murder in the 1950's. During the period of 1991, Medak felt that the issues surrounding capital punishment needed to be brought to the forefront of public consciousness. He was convinced, as many other English people were, that young, slightly retarded Derek Bentley was railroaded by the British justice system. The perpetual campaigning for his innocence and detailed media coverage over many years would have ensured Medak that he would receive a great public response from his representation of events. 'Let Him Have It' shows how Derek Bentley, a shy introverted character, becomes involved with...
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