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A Murder in Mansfield

2017Movie1 h 28 min

CrimeDocumentary
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes80%78%

A deeply moving, gripping documentary movie about crime and family, with standout characters and performances.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Story

Oscar®-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple explores the legacy of the 1989 murder of Noreen Boyle in Mansfield, Ohio. Her 12-year-old son Collier gave a devastating videotaped testimony blaming his father for the murder. Now, over two decades later, Collier returns to Ohio seeking to retrace his past and confront his imprisoned father, who remains in denial of his guilt. Collier’s depth of character is a wonder to behold from childhood to adulthood. Out of this tragic story, we witness the power of human resilience.

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  • True Crime Documentary
  • Family Trauma
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Personal Resilience
  • Justice System
  • Emotional Journey
  • Slow-Burn Mystery
  • Human Condition

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Directed by
Barbara Kopple
Produced by
Ray Nowosielski

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November 12, 2017 · 1 h 28 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 12, 2017
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

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Where can I stream A Murder in Mansfield?

Philo

In the United States, A Murder in Mansfield streams on Philo. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is A Murder in Mansfield worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Is A Murder in Mansfield plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.