A Crime on the Bayou
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Directed by | Nancy Buirski |
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Cinematography | Rex Miller |
Edited by | Anthony Ripoli |
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Distributed by | Shout! Studios |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
A Crime on the Bayou is a 2020 American documentary film, directed and produced by Nancy Buirski. It follows a young teenager challenging the most powerful white supremacist in 1960s Louisiana with the help of a young attorney. John Legend serves as an executive producer under his Get Lifted Film Company banner.
The film had its world premiere at
Synopsis
The film follows Gary Duncan, a teenager from Louisiana, who gets arrested after trying to break up a fight between white and black teenagers. He seeks help from Richard Sobol who stands up to a legal system powered by white supremacy.
Release
The film had its world premiere at
Reception
A Crime on the Bayou received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 100% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 24 reviews, with an average of 8.1/10.[4] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 81 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[5]
See also
References
- DOC NYC. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (April 1, 2021). "Shout! Studios Acquires Nancy Buirski-Directed, John Legend EP'd Doc 'A Crime On The Bayou'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ Tsegai, Salina (April 30, 2021). "Watch Timely and Powerful Trailer for A Crime on the Bayou, Executive Produced by John Legend". People. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "A Crime on the Bayou (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ "A Crime on the Bayou". Metacritic. Retrieved June 20, 2021.