The United States of Leland

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.

Tagline

“Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Drama

Director

Matthew Ryan Hoge

Original Language

EN

What is The United States of Leland about?

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.

Who directed The United States of Leland?

The United States of Leland was directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge.

When was The United States of Leland released?

The United States of Leland was released on May 15, 2003.

How long is The United States of Leland?

The United States of Leland has a runtime of 1h 48m.

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