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202022 minPG-13documentary

5.8/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Crimes Gone Viral

202022 minPG-13documentary

5.8/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Clips of kidnappings, car chases, and violent incidents are paired with stories of good samaritans, brave victims, and clever prison escapes.

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James A. Brooks

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Clips of kidnappings, car chases, and violent incidents are paired with stories of good samaritans, brave victims, and clever prison escapes.

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James A. Brooksdirector

Kelly Alecciacast

Rex Allen Jr.cast

Thelma Avelarcast

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Gripping clips of kidnappings, break-ins, car chases, violent road rage incidents and other crimes rack up millions of views. But crimes gone viral goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story. Viral video of good samaritans who intervene to stop crimes, brave victims who fight back against their attackers, clever prison escapes and a shark heist.

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