A 12-year-old boy's videotaped testimony in 1989 implicated his father in the murder of Noreen Boyle in Mansfield, Ohio.
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A 12-year-old boy's videotaped testimony in 1989 implicated his father in the murder of Noreen Boyle in Mansfield, Ohio.
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Synopsis
Collier Boyle returns to Mansfield, Ohio, more than two decades after the 1989 murder of his mother, Noreen Boyle. At just 12 years old, Collier provided a videotaped testimony that implicated his father, Gary Keith Griffin, in the crime. Now an adult, he confronts his past and his father, who remains imprisoned and maintains his innocence. Directed by Barbara Kopple, this documentary examines Collier's quest for closure and understanding amid the lasting impact of his family's tragedy.
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Why Watch
- Follow Collier's emotional confrontation with his father.
- See the impact of a murder on a family over decades.
- Meet filmmaker Barbara Kopple's unique storytelling style.
Did You Know
- Noreen Boyle was murdered in 1989 in Mansfield, Ohio.
- Collier, Noreen's son, was only 12 years old when he testified against his father.
- The documentary was released in 2017, nearly 30 years after the murder.
- The film has a runtime of 88 minutes.
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Who directed 'A Murder in Mansfield'?
Barbara Kopple directed 'A Murder in Mansfield'.
What year did the murder of Noreen Boyle occur?
The murder of Noreen Boyle occurred in 1989.
How old was Collier when he provided his testimony?
Collier was 12 years old when he provided his videotaped testimony.
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