Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse

Name: Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse
Director: Brian Lindstrom
Released: 2013-02-15
Duration: 90 min

February 15, 2013

1h 30m

Documentary

"How the death and life of James Chasse changed a city."

Overview

Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse is a feature length documentary film about one mans struggle with schizophrenia and the extraordinary brutality that ended his life. It is the story of a city in denial that was forced to face the truth and learn, grow and change as a result. Alien Boy explores issues of impunity, police brutality, and mental illness.