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MASTER SCORE 77.6 / 100
1981·Crime / Documentary·1h 30m

THE KILLING OF AMERICA

“The film the American authorities didn't want you to see!”

A documentary of the decline of America, composed of archival material and exclusive footage, carnage, madness, and mayhem with an unapologetic sincerity on the factual depiction of violence in the industrialized nation of the United States. Featuring a juxtaposition of detailed accounts of terrible acts, brutal behavior, and interviews from experts and convicted killers alike.

Above the Line
Sheldon Renan·DirectorLeonard Schrader·WriterChieko Schrader·WriterRobert Charlton·Director of PhotographyMark Lindsay·Original Music ComposerLee Percy·Editor
Cast
Chuck Riley·Self - Narrator (voice)Ed Dorris·SelfThomas Noguchi·SelfSirhan Sirhan·SelfWayne Henley·SelfEd Kemper·SelfSusan Atkins·Self (archive footage)David Berkowitz·Self (archive footage)Kenneth Bianchi·Self (archive footage)Lawrence Bittaker·Self (archive footage)
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
Sheldon Renan·Director
Writing· 2
Leonard Schrader·WriterChieko Schrader·Writer
Camera· 4
Robert Charlton·Director of PhotographyWilly Kurant·Director of PhotographyPeter Smokler·Director of PhotographyTom Hurwitz·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Lee Percy·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Mark Lindsay·Original Music ComposerW. Michael Lewis·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
David Weisman·Art Direction
Production· 4
Mataichirô Yamamoto·ProducerLeonard Schrader·ProducerBetsy Pollock·Associate ProducerSheldon Renan·Line Producer
By the Numbers
77.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#CC0000
Mood
Somber, Critical, Stark
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a stylized, black and white illustration of the Statue of Liberty against a red and black background. The statue is depicted with blood drip”

documentarysocial commentary
Key Elements
Statue Of LibertyTorchTabletBlood
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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