
Murder on a Sunday Morning
Directed by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade
Produced by HBO, France 2 Cinéma
A rigorous, morally urgent documentary about systemic injustice and police corruption in a murder trial, anchored by the fight to prove a teenager's innocence.
2001 French documentary about the murder trial of a 15 year old black teen accused of murder in Jacksonville, Florida. Winner of 2002 Academy Award for Best Documentary.
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Is Murder on a Sunday Morning sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Murder on a Sunday Morning easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does Murder on a Sunday Morning end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Murder on a Sunday Morning violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Murder on a Sunday Morning scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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Like Murder on a Sunday Morning
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Murder on a Sunday Morning
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Murder on a Sunday Morning, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Murder on a Sunday Morning, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Murder on a Sunday Morning, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































