Thought Crimes (2015)

Can you be found guilty for your most dangerous thoughts?

Thought Crimes (2015) poster

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.

Director: Erin Lee Carr
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
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Cast

Music: Ian Hultquist
Cinematography: Bryan Sarkinen
Editing: Andrew Coffman
Production: HBO Documentary Films, Abstract
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

woman director

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Erin Lee Carr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thought Crimes about?
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.
Who directed Thought Crimes?
Thought Crimes was directed by Erin Lee Carr.
Who stars in Thought Crimes?
Thought Crimes stars Violet Blue, Alan Dershowitz, David Greenfield, Robert Kolker, Laurie Penny, Michael Welner.
How long is Thought Crimes?
Thought Crimes has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Thought Crimes?
Thought Crimes is a Documentary film.
Where was Thought Crimes produced?
Thought Crimes was produced in United States of America.