The Killing of America
Five people were murdered while the film played, illustrating the ongoing violence in America during the late 20th century.
“The film the American authorities didn't want you to see!”
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Five people were murdered while the film played, illustrating the ongoing violence in America during the late 20th century.
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Ed Dorris, a retired sergeant of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, shares his insights in The Killing of America. The 1981 documentary connects the rise of violence in the United States to key events, including the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. It features interviews with convicted killers like Sirhan Sirhan and footage of notable crimes, such as the Cleveland Elementary School shooting in 1979. The film concludes with the murder of John Lennon and a vigil in Central Park, where two more people were shot.
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Who directed The Killing of America?
The Killing of America was directed by Sheldon Renan.
When was The Killing of America released in the United States?
The Killing of America made its United States debut in February 1982.
What notable events does The Killing of America connect to the decline of the United States?
The film connects the decline of the United States to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy.
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