Murder by Proxy: How America Went Postal

Jan 1 2010 N/A NA
Documentary

Murder By Proxy: How America Went Postal is a documentary that examines the phenomenon of spree killing, particularly in a workplace, that became known in the United States as “going postal”. The film argues that the phenomenon originated in the United States Postal Service as a result of hostile work environment following the Postal Reorganization Act of 1971 and then spread to the rest of society.

Plot

The film explores the basic question of what brings a seemingly normal person to the point of committing mass murder. It examines the complex interplay of personal and societal factors leading up to incidents of workplace massacres, starting with the earliest post office massacre in 1986. Ultimately, it provides a thorough and provocative examination into the increasing number of mass murders in the United States, examining how and why they continue to occur, and what this phenomenon might lead to in the future.

Written by

Emil Chiaberi

Directed by

Emil Chiaberi

Cast

Rick Retelle, Charlie Withers, Patrick Sherrill

Crew

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Languages

English

Awards

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