Killer Poet (2008)
Norman Porter, a convicted double murderer from Massachusetts, served 25 years in prison before escaping to Chicago where he spent the next two decades living under the name JJ Jameson. He was apprehended in 2005, thanks to a relentless police investigation, just after being named Chicago’s “Poet of the Month.” The film interweaves varying perspectives on an elusive and enigmatic persona, from the eccentric characters living in the heart of Chicago’s beatnik-artist community, to the victims’ embittered families in Boston, and the vigilant officers behind the 20-year hunt for a killer.
Director: Susan Gray
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: June 8, 2008
Editing: Andrew Kukura
Production: Northern Light Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
true crime
More Films by Director: Susan Gray
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Killer Poet about?
- Norman Porter, a convicted double murderer from Massachusetts, served 25 years in prison before escaping to Chicago where he spent the next two decades living under the name JJ Jameson. He was apprehended in 2005, thanks to a relentless police investigation, just after being named Chicago’s “Poet of the Month.” The film interweaves varying perspectives on an elusive and enigmatic persona, from the eccentric characters living in the heart of Chicago’s beatnik-artist community, to the victims’ embittered families in Boston, and the vigilant officers behind the 20-year hunt for a killer.
- Who directed Killer Poet?
- Killer Poet was directed by Susan Gray.
- How long is Killer Poet?
- Killer Poet has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Killer Poet?
- Killer Poet is a Documentary film.
- Where was Killer Poet produced?
- Killer Poet was produced in United States of America.