
American Murder: The Family Next Door(2020)
Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.


“The film the American authorities didn't want you to see!”
A documentary of the decline of America. Featuring footage (most exclusive to this film) from race riots to serial killers and much, much more.
Chuck Riley
Narrator (voice)

Sirhan Sirhan
Self

Wayne Henley
Self

Thomas Noguchi
Self

Ed Kemper
Self
The Killing of America is a documentary, crime film released in 1981 exploring themes of american way of life, murder, serial killer, killing spree, gun violence, usa history. Directed by Leonard Schrader, it stars Chuck Riley, Sirhan Sirhan, Wayne Henley. A documentary of the decline of America. Featuring footage (most exclusive to this film) from race riots to serial killers and much, much more.
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