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S8·E15 The Thin Blue Line

Episode
Season 8, Episode 15
Air Date
May 24, 1989
Runtime
103 minutes
Director
Errol Morris
Writer
Errol Morris
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 24, 1989 103 min
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Synopsis

One night in November 1976, after his car breaks down on a road outside Dallas, Randall Dale Adams accepts a ride from teenager David Harris. Harris is driving a stolen vehicle and, later that night, when Dallas police officer Robert Wood pulls the car over to check its headlights, he is shot and killed. A jury believes Adams is the killer, but stylized reenactments and interviews with key figures, conflicting testimonies and evidence are presented to argue that Adams was framed by a corrupt justice system, ultimately leading to his exoneration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 8 Episode 15 of American Playhouse air?

Season 8, Episode 15 ('The Thin Blue Line') originally aired on May 24, 1989.

How long is Season 8 Episode 15 ('The Thin Blue Line')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 103 minutes.

What happens in American Playhouse Season 8 Episode 15?

One night in November 1976, after his car breaks down on a road outside Dallas, Randall Dale Adams accepts a ride from teenager David Harris. Harris is driving a stolen vehicle and, later that night, when Dallas police officer Robert Wood pulls the car over to check its headlights, he is shot and ki...

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