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American Violence

Release Date: Friday, February 3, 2017 Limited

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

Director: Timothy Woodward Jr

Starring: Bruce Dern Denise Richards Kaiwi Lyman-Mersereau Columbus Short Johnny Messner

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Plot – What's the story about?

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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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Who is making American Violence – Crew List

A look at American Violence behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Timothy Woodward Jr last helmed Til Death Do Us Part and The Outsider.

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American Violence Release Date: When was the film released?

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

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