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American Violence (2017) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Name: American Violence
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2017-02-03
Duration: 107 min

Release, runtime and language: 2017 · 107 min · English; #16,177 7
Directed by: Timothy Woodward Jr.

A psychologist, Dr. Amanda Tyler, becomes involved in the case of condemned man Jackson Shea, examining his past and the circumstances surrounding his crimes. As she investigates, she confronts the moral questions surrounding his impending execution and the evidence against him. Her inquiry reveals a complex story and forces her to confront the nuances of justice and human nature.

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