A Year Of British Murder
“This powerful and original documentary meets people whose lives have been changed forever by murder, and explores what the wider picture of murder reveals about modern Britain”
Synopsis
Between January 1st and 31 December 2017, 768 people died as a result of murder or manslaughter in Britain - approximately 14 people a week. This powerful and original film tells the stories of some of those cases, exploring the human cost of murder - the ordinary people whose lives are changed forever and the communities left to wrestle with the consequences. Filmed over 12 months, it follows families and friends from the immediate aftermath of the crime, through the court process, and as they try to rebuild their lives. These stories are shown alongside statistical analysis of homicide figures for Britain since the Millennium, which reveal that so far this century, the pattern of homicides has remained strikingly similar in terms of the profiles of victims and the circumstances of the killing. This urgent, unflinching and intimate film goes beyond individual incidents to ask what the patterns of murder in our time say about the state of Britain.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Anthony
- Original Title
- A Year Of British Murder
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 21/01/2019
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Arrow Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Anthony
John Smithson
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Anthony
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is A Year Of British Murder about?
Between January 1st and 31 December 2017, 768 people died as a result of murder or manslaughter in Britain - approximately 14 people a week. This powerful and original film tells the stories of some of those cases, exploring the human cost of murder - the ordinary people whose lives are changed forever and the communities left to wrestle with the consequences. Filmed over 12 months, it follows families and friends from the immediate aftermath of the crime, through the court process, and as they try to rebuild their lives. These stories are shown alongside statistical analysis of homicide figures for Britain since the Millennium, which reveal that so far this century, the pattern of homicides has remained strikingly similar in terms of the profiles of victims and the circumstances of the killing. This urgent, unflinching and intimate film goes beyond individual incidents to ask what the patterns of murder in our time say about the state of Britain.
Who directed A Year Of British Murder?
A Year Of British Murder was directed by Ben Anthony.
Who stars in A Year Of British Murder?
The principal cast of A Year Of British Murder includes Not specified.
When was A Year Of British Murder released and how long is it?
A Year Of British Murder was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Year Of British Murder?
A Year Of British Murder holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).