Scott Bakula portrays John Burke, a death row inmate convicted of murdering a teenager, who is troubled by the fate of his 13-year-old daughter after his execution. The parents of the victim, played by Richard Thomas and Amy Madigan, are involved in a campaign to see Burke executed, with Madigan being a key figure. However, Thomas's character forms an unexpected bond with Burke's own child, complicating his perspective on the situation.
In the Name of the People
In the movie, Scott Bakula portrays John Burke, a death row inmate sentenced for the murder of a teenage girl, grappling with the daunting prospect of leaving his 13-year-old daughter behind.
