Citizen Sleuth 2023
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Director
- Chris Kasick
- Networks
- Chris Kasick Company, Low Spark Films
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Citizen Sleuth?
Citizen Sleuth is a documentary film released in the United States on March 11, 2023. Directed by Chris Kasick, the film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-two minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 11, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Chris Kasick Company, Low Spark Films
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 1 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~82 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Chris Kasick Company, Low Spark Films
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Overview
Citizen Sleuth is a documentary film released in the United States on March 11, 2023. Directed by Chris Kasick, the film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-two minutes. The documentary follows Emily Nestor and her hit true-crime podcast titled Mile Marker 181. In the film, an Appalachian podcaster blurs the line between fact and entertainment while investigating a mysterious local death. Specifically, the project examines the ethics of the true crime genre and how the power of narrative can affect truth and communities. The story follows Emily as she conducts an amateur murder investigation into the death of Jaleayah Davis, during which she teases a cover-up by the Sheriff's Department. Her search for truth and fame reveals the rise and fall of an Appalachian podcaster in the new media age.
Should you watch it?
“A documentary exploring the ethical complexities of true crime podcasting through the lens of one creator.”
- Examines the intersection of personal ambition and the true crime genre.
- Provides a critical look at how narrative power impacts real-world communities.
- Documents the rise and fall of an independent podcaster in the new media age.
- The film focuses on the ethical controversies of amateur investigation which may be polarizing for some viewers.
Watch it if you are interested in the behind-the-scenes reality of true crime podcasting and the ethics of amateur sleuthing.
This is a documentary film with a runtime of 82 minutes that maintains a critical and investigative tone regarding modern media practices.
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Where can I stream Citizen Sleuth?
Streaming availability for Citizen Sleuth may vary by region; check your local digital platforms or the movie's official page on The Movie Database for current options.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is worth watching for those interested in media ethics and the impact of the true crime genre on real-world investigations.
How long is the film?
Citizen Sleuth has a total runtime of one hour and 22 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch before the film?
The film is a standalone documentary and does not require watching specific episodes of the Mile Marker 181 podcast to follow the narrative.
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