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
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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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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