A Crime on the Bayou is a 2020 American documentary film, directed and produced by Nancy Buirski. It follows a young teenager challenging the most powerful white supremacist in 1960s Louisiana with the help of a young attorney. John Legend serves as an executive producer under his Get Lifted Film Company banner.
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Directed by | Nancy Buirski |
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Cinematography | Rex Miller |
Edited by | Anthony Ripoli |
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Distributed by | Shout! Studios |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 11, 2020. It was released on June 18, 2021, by Shout! Studios.
The film follows Gary Duncan, a teenager from Louisiana, who gets arrested after trying to break up a fight between white and black teenagers. He seeks help from Richard Sobol who stands up to a legal system powered by white supremacy.
The film had its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 11, 2020.[1] In April 2021, Shout! Studios acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[2] It was released on June 18, 2021.[3]
A Crime on the Bayou received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 100% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 24 reviews, with an average of 8.1/10.[4] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 81 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[5]