Thought Crimes(2015)
“Can you be found guilty for your most dangerous thoughts?”
Overview
Dubbed “The Cannibal Cop,” former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women but argued it was all a fantasy. His story made headlines both for its disturbing details and its potential to kick off a trend of thought-policing across the nation. Featuring intimate interviews with Valle and insights from experts, Thought Crimes explores if someone can be found guilty for their most dangerous thoughts.
Director
Erin Lee Carr
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
Cast
Violet Blue
as Self
Alan Dershowitz
as Self
David Greenfield
as Self
Robert Kolker
as Self
Laurie Penny
as Self
Michael Welner
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2015
Runtime
1h 21m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
HBO Documentary Films • Abstract
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Where can I watch Thought Crimes?▼
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What is Thought Crimes about?▼
Dubbed “The Cannibal Cop,” former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women but argued it was all a fantasy. His story made headlines both for its disturbing details and its potential to kick off a trend of thought-policing across the nation. Featuring intimate interviews with Valle and insights from experts, Thought Crimes explores if someone can be found guilty for their most dangerous thoughts.
Who directed Thought Crimes?▼
Thought Crimes was directed by Erin Lee Carr and released in 2015. It is a documentary film.
How long is Thought Crimes?▼
Thought Crimes has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
Who stars in Thought Crimes?▼
The cast of Thought Crimes includes Violet Blue as Self, Alan Dershowitz as Self, David Greenfield as Self, Robert Kolker as Self, Laurie Penny as Self and more.
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