The Thin Blue Line
"Erases the border between art and activism."
7.7103m1988
CrimeDocumentary
Synopsis
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.
Production Details
Release DateAug 28, 1988
DirectorErrol Morris
WritersErrol Morris
Principal Cast
John Dillinger
Self - Gangster (archive footage)
Anna Sage
Self - Informant in John Dillinger Case (archive footage)
Errol Morris
Self - Interviewer (voice) (uncredited)
Marianne Leone Cooper
Officer Teresa A. Turko - Re-Enactments
