A former NYPD officer faces life in prison after being charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women, a claim he argues was merely fantasy.
“Can you be found guilty for your most dangerous thoughts?”
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A former NYPD officer faces life in prison after being charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women, a claim he argues was merely fantasy.
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Gilberto Valle, a former NYPD officer, became known as "The Cannibal Cop" after being charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women. The documentary follows his case, which gained national attention in 2012. Valle argued that his actions were fantasies with no real intent. Interviews with Valle and experts, including Alan Dershowitz and Laurie Penny, provide insight into the legal and ethical questions surrounding his thoughts. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 20, 2015, and was released by HBO on May 11, 2015.
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The GuardianA compelling documentary about New York’s ‘cannibal cop’ raises uncomfortable questions about how far fantasy can go before it is interpreted as conspiracy to murder.
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Why Watch
- Meet Gilberto Valle, the 'Cannibal Cop' of NYPD.
- Find out how fantasy can challenge legal boundaries.
- See insights from legal expert Alan Dershowitz.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 20, 2015.
- Gilberto Valle faced a potential life sentence for his charges.
- The film holds an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 9 reviews.
- The documentary features commentary from 15 different individuals, including legal experts.
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Who directed the documentary Thought Crimes?
Erin Lee Carr directed and produced the documentary Thought Crimes.
When did Thought Crimes premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival?
Thought Crimes premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 20, 2015.
What is the approval rating of Thought Crimes on Rotten Tomatoes?
Thought Crimes holds an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 9 reviews.
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