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Release Date:
June 12, 2001
Original Title:
The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger
Alternate Titles:
The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger
Genres:
Crime | Documentary
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 49
This powerful and disturbing documentary covers the outcry approaching the release of Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, the two 10 year old boys who killed 2 year-old James Bulger in 1993. Re-telling the tragedy, the film presents the protests against their release from an institution, delves into the backgrounds of the killers, their terrible violent act and the impact it caused in UK. It also explores claims that their punishment has been a sham, as reporter Deborah Davies investigates how inmates at secure units are treated and interviews experts to learn whether eight years has been sufficient time to successfully rehabilitate the pair.
Camera Operator:
Tony Coldwell
Mark Willett
Colorist:
Neil Turner
Director:
Gerry Troyna
Executive Producer:
Allen Jewhurst
Film Processor:
Martin John Harris
Mixing Engineer:
Chris Rayson
Music:
Mia Soteriou
Online Editor:
Maurice Hilton
Producer:
Stephen Scott
Production Assistant:
Sarah Blowers
Production Manager:
Julie Heselgrave
Researcher:
Nic Rigby
Sound:
Andy Boag
Writer:
Deborah Davies
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