Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse

Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 15, 2013

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse

Director

Brian Lindstrom

Description

Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse is a feature length documentary film about one mans struggle with schizophrenia and the extraordinary brutality that ended his life. It is the story of a city in denial that was forced to face the truth and learn, grow and change as a result. Alien Boy explores issues of impunity, police brutality, and mental illness.