The Thread

The Thread

Release date : April 13, 2015
Runtime : 59m
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Original Language : English /
Director : Greg Barker /
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Production companies : Lightbox Entertainment /
April 13, 2015 59m Documentary English More
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The Thread is a groundbreaking documentary that exposes the undeniable impact amateur internet writers are having on journalism today. Following the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, amateur internet sleuths took to Twitter and Reddit, intent on identifying the individuals responsible. The ensuing investigation led to an innocent young man being charged with the crime, thus changing the face of journalism forever. Directed by Greg Barker (Manhunt) and executive produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Jonathan Chinn (American High) and Academy Award-winning producer Simon Chinn (Man on Wire).
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  • title:The Thread
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 2015
  • Runtime:59m
  • Genres: Documentary ·
  • Countries of origin:
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Greg Barker /
  • Writers:
  • Production companies: Lightbox Entertainment ·
  • Overview:The Thread is a groundbreaking documentary that exposes the undeniable impact amateur internet writers are having on journalism today. Following the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, amateur internet sleuths took to Twitter and Reddit, intent on identifying the individuals responsible. The ensuing investigation led to an innocent young man being charged with the crime, thus changing the face of journalism forever. Directed by Greg Barker (Manhunt) and executive produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Jonathan Chinn (American High) and Academy Award-winning producer Simon Chinn (Man on Wire).
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