A Crime on the Bayou

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A Crime on the Bayou
A Crime on the Bayou poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Nancy Buirski
Produced by
  • Nancy Buirski
  • Claire L. Chandler
  • Susan Margolin
CinematographyRex Miller
Edited byAnthony Ripoli
Production
companies
Distributed by Shout! Studios
Release dates
  • November 11, 2020 (2020-11-11)(DOC NYC)
  • June 18, 2021 (2021-06-18)(United States)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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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The film had its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 11, 2020. It was released on June 18, 2021, by Shout! Studios.

Synopsis

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.

Release

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]

Reception

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]

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References

  1. "A Crime on the Bayou". DOC NYC . Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  2. Carey, Matthew (April 1, 2021). "Shout! Studios Acquires Nancy Buirski-Directed, John Legend EP'd Doc 'A Crime On The Bayou'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  3. Tsegai, Salina (April 30, 2021). "Watch Timely and Powerful Trailer for A Crime on the Bayou, Executive Produced by John Legend". People . Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  4. "A Crime on the Bayou (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango . Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  5. "A Crime on the Bayou". Metacritic . Retrieved June 20, 2021.