
The United States of Leland
Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind.
Directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge
Produced by MDP Worldwide, Media 8 Entertainment
A somber, introspective examination of a senseless murder and its rippling psychological aftermath, exploring the unknowability of human motivation through multiple perspectives.
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community struggles to deal with the killing, Pearl Madison, a teacher at the prison, decides to write about Leland's case. Meanwhile, others affected by the murder, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems.
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Is The United States of Leland sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does The United States of Leland end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is The United States of Leland easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is The United States of Leland violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The United States of Leland scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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