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Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse

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The death and life of James Chasse changes a city.

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Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse

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Emilly Prado Bitch Media 01/15/2021
The film is a chilling, intimate look at one case of police brutality and the flawed justice system that allows officers to act with impunity. Go to Full Review Jeff Albertson Seattle Times 03/06/2014
4/4
Despite the tragedy of the events, the film is inspiring in that it shows that witnesses and the public are willing to speak out in order to hold police and elected officials accountable. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 08/31/2020
4.0/4.0
I find myself blown away by the thoroughness and emotional resonance that Lindstrom has built into the film. Go to Full Review Kathy Fennessy The Stranger (Seattle, WA) 08/22/2017
There wasn't as much music content in the documentary as I had hoped, but there's value here for viewers interested in the intersection of the police, their training, and the way we treat the mentally ill. Go to Full Review Jamie S. Rich Oregonian 02/21/2013
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A lot of what we see and hear is stomach turning. Yet "Alien Boy" attempts to be fair. The judgments come from without, rather than within. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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11/14/2020 I was living on the streets of Portland when this happened. I had mental illnesses, and it scared me to death. James Chasse had housing, what would they do to me? See more 03/17/2014 http://seattletimes.com/html/entertainment/2023062771_alienboyxml.html See more 03/17/2013 Great, horribly tragic documentary. See more 03/13/2013 Great film. Saw it twice, once in Montana and again in Oregon. See more 02/25/2013 Be prepared for a visceral experience. Indelibly seared into my soul. Humanity; continue to nurture its strength, its potential for healing. We must recognize the fabric of healing, of understanding the power in the darkness of our souls. This movie does not let us escape this knowing. The impact of inhumanity rings clear. See more 02/24/2013 This documentary literally changed the way I look at this city of ours. I never imagined something like this could happen in the stark light of day on a crowded street. This film was hard to watch, but utterly important and enlightening. See more Read all reviews
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Brian Lindstrom

Director

Matthew Davis

Screenwriter

Jason Renaud

Producer

Andrew Saunderson

Producer

Brian Lindstrom

Producer

Mike Quinn

Executive Producer

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Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse

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Movie Info

Synopsis The death and life of James Chasse changes a city.
Director
Brian Lindstrom
Producer
Jason Renaud, Andrew Saunderson, Brian Lindstrom
Screenwriter
Matthew Davis
Production Co
Mental Health Association of Portland, Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
Genre
Documentary, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 4, 2019
Runtime
1h 30m
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