Brother's Keeper
“A heartwarming tale of murder.”
Synopsis
This documentary by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky details the murder trial of Delbert Ward. Delbert was a member of a family of four elderly brothers, working as semi-literate farmers and living together in isolation from the rest of society until William's death.
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Brother's Keeper (1992)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 9, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Sinofsky, Joe Berlinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Kouguell
- Original Title
- Brother's Keeper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Sinofsky, Joe Berlinger
Susan Kouguell
James D. Cooper, Richard Hissong
Bruce Sinofsky, Joe Berlinger
Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Sinofsky
Director
Joe Berlinger
Director
Bruce Sinofsky
Editor
Joe Berlinger
Producer
Bruce Sinofsky
Producer
Joe Berlinger
Editor
James D. Cooper
Director of Photography
Richard Hissong
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brother's Keeper
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What is Brother's Keeper about?
This documentary by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky details the murder trial of Delbert Ward. Delbert was a member of a family of four elderly brothers, working as semi-literate farmers and living together in isolation from the rest of society until William's death.
Who directed Brother's Keeper?
Brother's Keeper was directed by Bruce Sinofsky, Joe Berlinger.
Who stars in Brother's Keeper?
The principal cast of Brother's Keeper includes Connie Chung, John Teeple, Delbert Ward, Roscoe Ward, Lyman Ward.
When was Brother's Keeper released and how long is it?
Brother's Keeper was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.