The Thin Blue Line

Legendary writer and director Errol Morris got his breakthrough with this riveting and groundbreaking documentary. A murder mystery is investigated through interviews with key witnesses, dramatic reenactments and archival footage that proves an innocent man has been convicted. Morris blended the documentary formula with cinematic devices to create a dazzling thriller that changed the genre forever. The haunting score by Philip Glass is one of the highlights of this timeless classic. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.