A Crime on the Bayou

A Crime on the Bayou is a 2020 American documentary film, directed and produced by Nancy Buirski. It follows a young teenager challenging the most powerful white supremacist in 1960s Louisiana with the help of a young attorney. John Legend serves as an executive producer under his Get Lifted Film Company banner.

A Crime on the Bayou
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNancy Buirski
Produced by
  • Nancy Buirski
  • Claire L. Chandler
  • Susan Margolin
CinematographyRex Miller
Edited byAnthony Ripoli
Production
companies
Distributed byShout! Studios
Release dates
  • November 11, 2020 (2020-11-11) (DOC NYC)
  • June 18, 2021 (2021-06-18) (United States)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film had its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 11, 2020. It was released on June 18, 2021, by Shout! Studios.

Synopsis

The film follows Gary Duncan, a teenager from Louisiana, who gets arrested after trying to break up a fight between white and black teenagers. He seeks help from Richard Sobol who stands up to a legal system powered by white supremacy.

Release

The film had its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 11, 2020.[1] In April 2021, Shout! Studios acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[2] It was released on June 18, 2021.[3]

Reception

A Crime on the Bayou received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 100% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 24 reviews, with an average of 8.1/10.[4] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 81 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[5]

See also

References
  1. "A Crime on the Bayou". DOC NYC. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  2. Carey, Matthew (April 1, 2021). "Shout! Studios Acquires Nancy Buirski-Directed, John Legend EP'd Doc 'A Crime On The Bayou'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  3. Tsegai, Salina (April 30, 2021). "Watch Timely and Powerful Trailer for A Crime on the Bayou, Executive Produced by John Legend". People. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  4. "A Crime on the Bayou (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  5. "A Crime on the Bayou". Metacritic. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
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