Hanging with Frank
“This award winning documentary takes us on a dark journey into the world of capital punishment without making judgments.”
Overview
In the autumn of 1995 Frank McKue returned to his old haunt, the execution chamber of Barlinnie Prison, before its demolition. This award winning documentary takes us on a dark journey into the world of capital punishment without making judgments. Shot entirely on 16mm black & white film stock using an Arri16BL and Bolex cameras. Edited entirely on a Steenbeck flatbed film editing suite at Glasgow Film and Video Workshop 1996-7. Sound dubbing at BBC Scotland studio in Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow. Best Doc Award Reel to Real Festival 1998. Selected for Edinburgh Film Festival 1998. Tx. Channel 5 2001/ BBC Schools 2005. Most Watched film on Shooting People filmmakers network. Selected for 4Docs website. Neg stored at Scottish Screen archive.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Hanging with Frank?
Hanging with Frank was directed by David Graham Scott.
Where was Hanging with Frank produced?
It was produced by companies including Reel Death Films in United Kingdom.
Hanging with Frank Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Hanging with Frank wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.