ACTS OF VIOLENCE

Examines the high level of deadly violence in American society focusing on three types of murder--those of the mass murderer, the serial murderer, and the political assassin--and analyzes not only why these acts are committed but also why they are peculiarly American. In addition to shocking footage of some of the most notorious incidents in recent history, the documentary includes interviews with victims and their families, law enforcement officers, psychiatrists and psychologists.

Directed by Imre Horvath
1985, 60 minutes
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* Gold Medal, NY Festival of Film & Video

**** Highly Recommended "...a gripping, eye-opening program...insightful and engrossing...Recommended for all libraries."--Video Rating Guide for Libraries

"...reveals the interplay of cultural and psychological factors in human behavior...Appropriate viewing material for college courses in social problems, criminology, deviance, and abnormal behavior."--Choice

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