Synopsis
Hundreds of deaths. Zero oversight. In the early 2000s, brothers Tom and Rick Smith revolutionized policing by marketing the Taser to law enforcement agencies. This supposedly safe alternative to handguns was supposed to curb the use of deadly force—so why have over 500 people died from Taser-related injuries since? At a time when questions about police methods are at the forefront of the national dialogue, Killing Them Safely brings together startling archival footage and eye-opening interviews with experts on both sides of the debate to shed much-needed light on an urgent issue.
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| Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 27th, 2015 (Limited) by IFC Films |
| Video Release: | March 29th, 2016 by Mpi Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Agitprop, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Corrupt Cops, Police Brutality |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Zipper Brothers, Boxcar Films |
| Production Countries: | Canada, United States |
| Languages: | English |