The Case of the Wrong Man

2017 | 77 minutes | 7.0 ★ (2)

The Case of the Wrong Man
  • Overview

    The documentary tells the story of Júlio César, a young Afro-Brazilian who was executed by the Police in the 1980s in Porto Alegre. The crime became notorious when the press published photos of Julius being put alive in the police car and arriving 37 minutes later shot and dead at the hospital.

  • Release Date

    11 May 2017

  • DirectingMariani Ferreira
  • Budget

    $2,700.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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