A Murder in Mansfield

Nov 12 2017 N/A 1h 27m
Crime, Documentary

Oscar®-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple explores the legacy of the 1989 murder of Noreen Boyle in Mansfield, Ohio. Her 12-year-old son Collier gave a devastating videotaped testimony blaming his father for the murder. Now, over two decades later, Collier returns to Ohio seeking to retrace his past and confront his imprisoned father, who remains in denial of his guilt. Collier’s depth of character is a wonder to behold from childhood to adulthood. Out of this tragic story, we witness the power of human resilience.

Plot

Filmmaker Barbara Kopple explores the legacy of the 1989 murder of Noreen Boyle in Mansfield, Ohio. Her 12-year-old son Collier gave a devastating videotaped testimony blaming his father for the murder. Now, over two decades later, Collier returns to Ohio seeking to retrace his past and confront his imprisoned father, who remains in denial of his guilt. Collier's depth of character is a wonder to behold from childhood to adulthood. Out of this tragic story, we witness the power of human resilience.

Written by

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Directed by

Barbara Kopple

Cast

Collier Landry, Jack Boyle, Rusty Cates

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

John Morrissey Productions, Cabin Creek Films

Languages

English

Awards

3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
229
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA