The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger
Synopsis
This powerful and disturbing documentary covers the outcry approaching the release of Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, the two 10 year old boys who killed 2 year-old James Bulger in 1993. Re-telling the tragedy, the film presents the protests against their release from an institution, delves into the backgrounds of the killers, their terrible violent act and the impact it caused in UK. It also explores claims that their punishment has been a sham, as reporter Deborah Davies investigates how inmates at secure units are treated and interviews experts to learn whether eight years has been sufficient time to successfully rehabilitate the pair.
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- Director
- Gerry Troyna
- Screenplay & Story
- Deborah Davies
- Original Score
- Mia Soteriou
- Original Title
- The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerry Troyna
Deborah Davies
Mia Soteriou
Stephen Scott, Allen Jewhurst
Department Leadership Roster
Deborah Davies
Writer
Stephen Scott
Producer
Gerry Troyna
Director
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What is The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger about?
This powerful and disturbing documentary covers the outcry approaching the release of Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, the two 10 year old boys who killed 2 year-old James Bulger in 1993. Re-telling the tragedy, the film presents the protests against their release from an institution, delves into the backgrounds of the killers, their terrible violent act and the impact it caused in UK. It also explores claims that their punishment has been a sham, as reporter Deborah Davies investigates how inmates at secure units are treated and interviews experts to learn whether eight years has been sufficient time to successfully rehabilitate the pair.
Who directed The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger?
The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger was directed by Gerry Troyna.
Who stars in The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger?
The principal cast of The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger includes Deborah Davies, Denise Bulger, Pete Price, Phil Roberts.
When was The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger released and how long is it?
The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger was composed by Mia Soteriou.