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Thought Crimes
Thought Crimes

Thought Crimes

Can you be found guilty for your most dangerous thoughts?

Genres

Documentary

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

81 mins

Rating

6.17/10

Release Date

11 May 2015

Country

United States of America

Cast

Violet Blue

Violet Blue

Self

Alan Dershowitz

Alan Dershowitz

Self

David Greenfield

David Greenfield

Self

Robert Kolker

Robert Kolker

Self

Laurie Penny

Laurie Penny

Self

Michael Welner

Michael Welner

Self

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