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American Crime (2004)

American Crime poster
Directed by
Dan Mintz
Genre
psychological thriller, thriller film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 32m
Rated
R
Rating
3.8 of 10 from 21 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

Reporters investigate a murder case that the police have ignored. They uncover unsettling details as they push for justice.

documentary-styleinvestigativetensemysteriousgrittysuspensefuldisturbing

What happens

American Crime is a 2004 thriller film directed by Dan Mintz and starring Annabella Sciorra, Cary Elwes, Cyia Batten, Rachael Leigh Cook, Michael O'Neill, Kip Pardue and Frankie Ray. It was produced by Jeff Ritchie. The film is presented in a documentary program style, taking off the style of series such as The FBI Files and The Young Detectives, both shows showcasing stories on crimes in America. The film is about reporters who try to solve a murder case that the police refuse to take on. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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