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The Atlanta Child Murders

1985·Show
2Episodes in1Season

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, crime, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A city in fear. A case that shocked the nation.

The Atlanta Child Murders is a TV miniseries that aired on February 10 and 12, 1985 on CBS. Inspired by true events, the miniseries examines the so-called "Atlanta child murders" of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
True Crime MiniseriesHistorical TragedySocial CommentaryGritty & SomberInvestigative DramaRacial InjusticePsychological ImpactJournalistic Approach

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Is The Atlanta Child Murders worth watching?

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Atlanta Child Murders rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Atlanta Child Murders have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 2 episodes of about 88 minutes each.

Is The Atlanta Child Murders based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did The Atlanta Child Murders air?

It ran from 1985 to 1985 and has ended.

What language is The Atlanta Child Murders in?

English

It was made in English.