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Anatomy of a 'Homicide: Life on the Street'

1998·Movie
1h 11min
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4
IMDb8.4

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia4
  • Wholesome3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Show business and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

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About

A brief look at the history of "Homicide: Life on the Street", one of the best shows on television and its ratings history as well as some of the people on the show, as well as behind the camera. The primary focus of this PBS documentary is the "Subway" episode which aired on December 5, 1997 on NBC. This two-hour documentary follows the "Subway" episode from conception to award nominations.
Television HistoryCrime Drama AnalysisBehind the ScenesTV Show DocumentaryPBS DocumentaryAward-Winning ShowSubway EpisodeShowbiz Insights

Crew

Directed by:
Ted Bogosian
Written by:
Ted Bogosian
Produced by:
Ted Bogosian, Ted Bogosian, Lucy Vail
Composed by:
Dennis Towns

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Anatomy of a 'Homicide: Life on the Street' worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Anatomy of a 'Homicide: Life on the Street'?

1 h 11 min

Anatomy of a 'Homicide: Life on the Street' runs 1 h 11 min.

What language is Anatomy of a 'Homicide: Life on the Street' in?

English

It was made in English.