The Thin Blue Line

Erases the border between art and activism.

Collections: 1001-Movies Criterion
Year: 1988
Critics Rating: 100%
Audience Rating: 90%
Duration: 1 h 41 m
Updated: 2026 Jul 23
Genres: Crime Documentary

Movie ID: 87397
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The Thin Blue Line

Synopsis

An unorthodox investigation into the wrongful conviction of Randall Dale Adams for the 1976 murder of Dallas police officer Robert Wood. Using stylized reenactments and interviews with key figures, conflicting testimonies and evidence are presented to argue that Adams was framed by a corrupt justice system, ultimately leading to his exoneration.