The Thin Blue Line
The Thin Blue Line
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The Thin Blue Line

DirectorErrol Morris

Erases the border between art and activism.

7.6 / 10 · 417 votes
1988
1h 43m
CrimeDocumentary

An unorthodox investigation into the wrongful conviction of Randall Dale Adams for the 1976 murder of Dallas police officer Robert Wood. Using stylized reenactments and interviews with key figures, conflicting testimonies and evidence are presented to argue that Adams was framed by a corrupt justice system, ultimately leading to his exoneration.

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