The Thin Blue Line

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DocumentaryCrime

1988, Movie, 1h 43min

Among the most important documentaries ever made, The Thin Blue Line, by Errol Morris, erases the border between art and activism. A work of meticulous journalism and gripping drama, it recounts the disturbing tale of Randall Dale Adams, a drifter who was charged with the murder of a Dallas police officer and sent to death row, despite evidence that he did not commit the crime. Incorporating stylized reenactments, penetrating interviews, and haunting original music by Philip Glass, Morris uses cinema to build a case forensically while effortlessly entertaining his viewers. The Thin Blue Line effected real-world change, proving film's power beyond the shadow of a doubt.

"The Thin Blue Line" — documentary and crime movie produced in USA and released in 1988. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.9 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 43min. "The Thin Blue Line" is currently available to stream on Netflix, The Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime ⎥ AMC+ and for rent and to buy on Apple TV and Amazon Store. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

Country: United States

Director:

Errol Morris

Cast:

Errol Morris,

Marianne Leone Cooper,

Dennis Johnson,

John Dillinger

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7.9

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The Thin Blue Line is a gripping documentary that examines the 1976 murder of a Dallas police officer and the wrongful conviction of Randall Adams, who was sentenced to death for the crime. Through interviews and re-enactments, the film reveals the truth about the investigation and the conspiracy that led to Adams' conviction. With a title inspired by a line from Rudyard Kipling's poem "Tommy," the film sheds light on the corruption and flaws in the criminal justice system and raises questions about the thin line that separates society from anarchy.

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You can stream The Thin Blue Line on: Netflix The Criterion Channel Amazon Prime ⎥ AMC+ Apple TV Amazon Store