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The Guy with the Knife

The Guy with the Knife

★ 8.0/10•2015•1h 24m•NR•Documentary

Media Is a Powerful Weapon

Twenty years after he helped put Jon Buice in a Texas prison, Ray Hill is fighting to free him. Filmed over eight years, The Guy With the Knife traces the history of the friendship between a prominent gay rights activist and a convicted 'gay bash' murderer, set against the backdrop of gay rights, victims' rights, and prisoners' rights, in the harsh Texas justice system.

Alison Armstrong · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 24m
LanguageEN
Release DateApr 15, 2015

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