The United States of Leland
2003
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community struggles to deal with the killing, Pearl Madison, a teacher at the prison, decides to write about Leland's case. Meanwhile, others affected by the murder, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems.
Director:
Matthew Ryan Hoge
Writers:
Matthew Ryan Hoge
Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations total
Production:
Matthew Ryan Hoge
Country:
United States
