Thought Crimes 2015

A probing look into the potential future of "thought policing" through the headline-making case of the NYPD "Cannibal Cop".

Thought Crimes

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Dubbed “The Cannibal Cop,” former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women but argued it was all a fantasy. His story made headlines both for its disturbing details and its potential to kick off a trend of thought-policing across the nation. Featuring intimate interviews with Valle and insights from experts, Thought Crimes explores if someone can be found guilty for their most dangerous thoughts.

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Homepage http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/thought-crimes-the-case-of-the-cannibal-cop
Release Date 2015-05-11
Runtime 1h 21m
Directors Erin Lee Carr, Bryan Sarkinen
Producers Andrew Coffman, Alison Byrne, Erin Lee Carr, Andrew Rossi, Sheila Nevins, Sara Bernstein
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