Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
Originally released in 2000. Who Killed Atlanta's Children? is a crime/drama film. directed by Charles Robert Carner.
Starring Gregory Hines, Jim Belushi, and Sean McCann
Synopsis
From 1979 to 1981, 29 African-American males, mostly children, were either missing or found murdered in metro Atlanta. The cases plagued the city until 1982, when Wayne Wiiliams was convicted of the murders of two adult men. Authorities then considered the other cases closed. Some of the parents of the slain children were critical of the way the cases were handled and believed there was some sort of cover up. Nearly four years after the conviction of Williams, "Spin" magazine editor Ron Larson and reporter Pat Laughlin come to Atlanta in search of the truth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 16, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Gregory Hines
as Ron Larson
Jim Belushi
as Pat Laughlin
Sean McCann
as Aubrey Melton
Shawn Doyle
as Royal McCullough
Kenneth Welsh
as William Kunstler
Eugene Clark
as Dave
Jack Wallace
as Phil Peters
J.J. Johnston
as Clark Hildebrandt
Aidan Devine
as Special Agent Jack Johnson
Lynda Gravatt
as Rep. Mildred Glover
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Babelsberg International Film Produktion
- Showtime Networks
- Victor & Grais Productions
- South Side Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Who Killed Atlanta's Children? about?
From 1979 to 1981, 29 African-American males, mostly children, were either missing or found murdered in metro Atlanta. The cases plagued the city until 1982, when Wayne Wiiliams was convicted of th...
Who directed Who Killed Atlanta's Children??
Who Killed Atlanta's Children? was directed by Charles Robert Carner.
How long is Who Killed Atlanta's Children??
Who Killed Atlanta's Children? has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Who Killed Atlanta's Children? released?
Who Killed Atlanta's Children? was released on July 16, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Who Killed Atlanta's Children??
The main cast of Who Killed Atlanta's Children? includes Gregory Hines, Jim Belushi, Sean McCann, Shawn Doyle, Kenneth Welsh.