True crime doc 'The Killing of America' shocks audiences decades after its 1981 release, proving the grim realities it captured still resonate today.
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The doc features never-before-seen footage of real-life murders and acts of violence, making it one of the most visceral true crime films ever produced.
Though controversial upon release, the film's unflinching look at American violence has only grown more relevant as mass shootings and other horrors continue making headlines.