False Confessions
“Would you confess to a crime you did not commit?”
Synopsis
Defence attorney Jane Fisher-Byrialsen is determined to put an end to interrogation techniques that pressure innocent people into false confessions. The film follows four of her cases and examines the psychological aspect of how people end up confessing to crimes they have not committed and the consequences of these confessions – for those accused, for their families, and for society at large.
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False Confessions @ CPH:DOX 2018
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katrine Philp
- Screenplay & Story
- Katrine Philp
- Original Title
- False Confessions
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Good Company Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katrine Philp
Katrine Philp
Katrine A. Sahlstrøm
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Katrine Philp
Director
Katrine A. Sahlstrøm
Producer
Katrine Philp
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What is False Confessions about?
Defence attorney Jane Fisher-Byrialsen is determined to put an end to interrogation techniques that pressure innocent people into false confessions. The film follows four of her cases and examines the psychological aspect of how people end up confessing to crimes they have not committed and the consequences of these confessions – for those accused, for their families, and for society at large.
Who directed False Confessions?
False Confessions was directed by Katrine Philp.
Who stars in False Confessions?
The principal cast of False Confessions includes Jane Fisher-Byrialsen, Jason Flom, Saul Kassin, Renay Lynch, Korey Wise.
When was False Confessions released and how long is it?
False Confessions was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.