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MOVIE

The Thin Blue Line

Erases the border between art and activism.

★ 7.7 1988 103 min 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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Release
1988-08-28
TMDB score
7.7/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
American Playhouse, Third Floor Productions
Topicsdeath penaltytexasinvestigationdallas, texastrialmurderpolice officermiscarriage of justice

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