A Ten-Minute Conversation, A Lifetime Behind Bars

About This Documentary

This powerful documentary by Georgetown University's Prisons and Justice Initiative tells the shocking story of Doug Gilding, a man serving life without parole for a murder that occurred while he was at home, asleep in his bed.

For nearly 30 years, Doug has been imprisoned, convicted under Florida's controversial felony murder rule as a "non-present principal" following a brief ten-minute conversation in a car. From day one, Gilding has maintained his innocence, asserting that he was merely a passenger in the car.

During his time in prison, Doug has dedicated himself to positive change, teaching GED classes, training service dogs for disabled veterans, and becoming a certified paralegal. Ironically, despite years spent as a law clerk helping other inmates secure their freedom, Doug has been unable to overturn his own conviction.

Now, there is new hope! Making an Exoneree, Georgetown University's version of the Innocence Project, has taken on Doug's case and created this documentary to shed light on this grave injustice.

It's time for Doug to come home! Please help us by sharing his story and following his social media accounts.