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American Violence Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Jan. 15, 2017

American Violence

Release Date: Friday, February 3, 2017 Limited

Columbus Short, Bruce Dern, Johnny Messner, Denise Richards, Michael Paré, Kaiwi Lyman-Mersereau, Timothy Woodward Jr

Examines the violent circumstances that have landed one man on Death Row.

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Examines the violent circumstances that have landed one man on Death Row.

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Jackson Shea (Kaiwi Lyman-Mersereau) has lived a life of deceit, brutality and corruption. But when a series of chilling, violent events lands him on Death Row, Dr. Amanda Tyler, a psychologist (Denise Richards) must determine whether his violent behavior is inherent in his soul, or if he is able to be rehabilitated. As the interview commences, and Jack's fate hangs in the balance, Amanda must determine whether or not a stay of execution should be granted.
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The film's director Timothy Woodward Jr last directed Til Death Do Us Part and The Outsider.

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American Violence was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, February 3, 2017. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Rings, The Space Between Us and Eloise. As a limited release, American Violence was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

American Violence was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, February 3 , 2017. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Fandango At Home and others.



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