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Film Review: The Thin Blue Line By Errol Morris

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Film review- The thin blue line by Errol Morris

This is non-fiction film making, revolutionary for its time. Morris does so by merging documentary and film. It tells the story of the arrest of Randal Adams through the statements of interviewees. Adams was sentenced to death for allegedly murdering a police officer. The interviews offer many alternative perspectives of the case. By focusing on one person and their narrative the director adds tension and builds suspense. Watching it you feel like you are part of the case, a member of the jury. The saying ‘the thin blue line’ refers to the relationship between the law enforcement and society. But in this film, we see how it’s used to exploit justice. With each statement you’re questioning how
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