When a (white) woman walking through an hotel lobby is shot at point blank range, the fifteen year old (black) Brenton Butler is arraigned on charges of murder and armed robbery. What now ensues is quite a telling example of an investigative process that comes across as one determined to expedite a result rather than get to the truth. Fortunately for Butler, he has a lawyer who is prepared to work hard on isolating…
Murder on a Sunday Morning (2001)
2001 French documentary about the murder trial of a 15 year old black teen accused of murder in Jacksonville, Florida. Winner of 2002 Academy Award for Best Documentary.
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Ann Finnell
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Patrick McGuinness
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James Williams
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Michael Glover
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Dwayne Darnell
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Brenton Butler
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What is Murder on a Sunday Morning about?
2001 French documentary about the murder trial of a 15 year old black teen accused of murder in Jacksonville, Florida. Winner of 2002 Academy Award for Best Documentary.
When was Murder on a Sunday Morning released?
Murder on a Sunday Morning was released in 2001.
What genres does Murder on a Sunday Morning belong to?
Murder on a Sunday Morning is categorised as Crime, Documentary.
Who stars in Murder on a Sunday Morning?
The cast of Murder on a Sunday Morning includes Ann Finnell, Patrick McGuinness, James Williams, Michael Glover, Dwayne Darnell.