A Double Life
Released 3 years ago in 2023. A Double Life is a documentary/crime film. directed by Catherine Masud. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The grim news made international headlines: On August 21, 1971, prison authorities discovered a gun on famed Soledad Brother author, activist and San Quentin inmate George Jackson. A shootout ensued, killing Jackson, two other inmates and three guards, and wounding three more officers. Authorities asserted that only lawyer Stephen Bingham could have smuggled the weapon into the prison. Fearing that a conviction for abetting the guards’ deaths would lead to his own murder, the attorney fled, beginning a long, strange odyssey of pseudonymous exile. Strange indeed for the Yale-graduate scion of politically prominent New England elites.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Double Life about?
The grim news made international headlines: On August 21, 1971, prison authorities discovered a gun on famed Soledad Brother author, activist and San Quentin inmate George Jackson. A shootout ensue...
Who directed A Double Life?
A Double Life was directed by Catherine Masud.
How long is A Double Life?
A Double Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was A Double Life released?
A Double Life was released on October 8, 2023 in theaters.