The Thin Blue Line
Crime • 1988 • 1 hr 43 min
Starring
Randall Adams, David Harris, Gus Rose, Jackie Johnson, Marshall Touchton
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Phenomenal documentary showing the dark side of the justice system where innocence isn’t enough to keep you from death row.
Well styled true crime documentary ahead of its time. The case unfolds with direct access to the key people and measured use of reenactment.
Good for its impact, not as personal as I would like
I grew up a couple of towns over from where this took place
Loved the format of an unnarrated documentary.
A breakthrough documentary that s explores the case of a murdered cop and how wrong the US legal system can be.
Errol is just the best and letting things unfold.
Another example of true justice seeping through the cracks, and now flawed our justice system really is.
The best documentary of the 20th century. Slow, aesthetic, informed, and interesting. Errol Morris’ best documentary.
My personal favorite documentary, i’ve seen it probably over 10 times. Definitely worth the watch.
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