The Thread
Released: April 13, 2015Runtime: 59 min
The Thread is a groundbreaking documentary that exposes the undeniable impact amateur internet writers are having on journalism today. Following the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, amateur internet sleuths took to Twitter and Reddit, intent on identifying the individuals responsible. The ensuing investigation led to an innocent young man being charged with the crime, thus changing the face of journalism forever. Directed by Greg Barker (Manhunt) and executive produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Jonathan Chinn (American High) and Academy Award-winning producer Simon Chinn (Man on Wire).
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Kevin Cheetham
as Self - student
Anthony Reed
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Gavon Laessig
as Self - deputy news director, BuzzFeed News
Jessica Testa
as Self - reporter, BuzzFeed News
Robert Mackey
as Self - reporter, The Lede Blog, The New York Times
Chris Ryves
as Self - moderator of Reddit's findbostonbombers
Jacob Weisberg
as Self - editor-in-chief of Slate
Will Oremus
as Self - senior technology writer, Slate
Erik Martin
as Self - general manager, Reddit
Sasha Stone
as Self - film blogger
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