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The Thin Blue Line

In a flawed and corrupt Dallas County justice system, an innocent man is falsely accused of murder, leading to a thrilling battle for his freedom and redemption.

Errol Morris's documentary re-enacts the crime scene and investigation of a police officer's murder in Dallas, Texas, where a drifter and a 16-year-old runaway had conflicting stories about their actions that night. The film presents circumstantial evidence and highlights the pressure on the police to solve the case, ultimately suggesting that the DA's and judge's desire for the death penalty led to an innocent man being wrongly convicted.

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Info about The Thin Blue Line

Studio(s): American Playhouse, Third Floor Productions

Originally Released: United States, Aug 28, 1988

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $1,209,846.00

Genres:Crime, Documentary

The Thin Blue Line: Where to Watch Online?

Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "The Thin Blue Line" by streaming it on the following platforms: Netflix, The Criterion Channel, Kanopy. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "The Thin Blue Line" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, YouTube.