Reckless Indifference
Synopsis
Emmy-winning director William Gazecki (WACO: The Rules Of Engagement) delivers a searing indictment of the American legal system in this tragic story of teens, drugs and murder. Reckless Indifference explores how California’s controversial felony murder rule unjustly changed the lives of four teenagers forever. After participating in a backyard brawl which resulted in the death of a LAPD officer’s son, the ensuing trial led to life without parole sentences for the accused, even though the evidence against them was not clear-cut. Ten years have passed and they are still behind bars, though an appeal is pending. With revealing interviews from legal expert Alan Dershowitz, family members on both sides, and an exclusive recent interview with Brandon Hein from his jail cell, Reckless Indifference gives viewers an inside look into a trial that earned national attention but failed to bring justice to those involved.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Gazecki
- Original Title
- Reckless Indifference
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Gazecki
Department Leadership Roster
William Gazecki
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reckless Indifference
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What is Reckless Indifference about?
Emmy-winning director William Gazecki (WACO: The Rules Of Engagement) delivers a searing indictment of the American legal system in this tragic story of teens, drugs and murder. Reckless Indifference explores how California’s controversial felony murder rule unjustly changed the lives of four teenagers forever. After participating in a backyard brawl which resulted in the death of a LAPD officer’s son, the ensuing trial led to life without parole sentences for the accused, even though the evidence against them was not clear-cut. Ten years have passed and they are still behind bars, though an appeal is pending. With revealing interviews from legal expert Alan Dershowitz, family members on both sides, and an exclusive recent interview with Brandon Hein from his jail cell, Reckless Indifference gives viewers an inside look into a trial that earned national attention but failed to bring justice to those involved.
Who directed Reckless Indifference?
Reckless Indifference was directed by William Gazecki.
Who stars in Reckless Indifference?
The principal cast of Reckless Indifference includes Robert Derham, Alan Dershowitz, Dick Detrich.
When was Reckless Indifference released and how long is it?
Reckless Indifference was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reckless Indifference?
Reckless Indifference holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).