Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse
“How the death and life of James Chasse changed a city.”
Synopsis
Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse is a feature length documentary film about one mans struggle with schizophrenia and the extraordinary brutality that ended his life. It is the story of a city in denial that was forced to face the truth and learn, grow and change as a result. Alien Boy explores issues of impunity, police brutality, and mental illness.
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Edited by Andrew SaundersonShot by John J Campbell
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14 unique people credited
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Karl Brimner
as Self - Multnomah County Mental Health & Addiction Services
Mike Brophy
as Self - Artist
James Chasse Sr
as Self
Kurt Cobain
as Self
Matt Davis
as Self - Portland Mercury
Constance Doolan
as Self
Steven Doughton
as Self - Filmmaker
Marian Drake
as Self - Piano Teacher
Linda Gerber
as Self
Anna Griffin
as Self - The Oregonian
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