The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger (2001)

The Boys Who Killed Jamie Bulger

2001

Documentary Crime

Synopsis

This powerful and disturbing documentary covers the outcry approaching the release of Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, the two 10 year old boys who killed 2 year-old James Bulger in 1993. Re-telling the tragedy, the film presents the protests against their release from an institution, delves into the backgrounds of the killers, their terrible violent act and the impact it caused in UK. It also explores claims that their punishment has been a sham, as reporter Deborah Davies investigates how inmates at secure units are treated and interviews experts to learn whether eight years has been sufficient time to successfully rehabilitate the pair.

Credits

Director

Gerry Troyna

Cast

Deborah Davies as Self (Reporter)

Denise Bulger as Self (archive)

Pete Price as Self (Radio DJ)

Phil Roberts as Self (Merseyside Police)

Crew

Mark Willett (Camera Operator)

Tony Coldwell (Camera Operator)

Neil Turner (Colorist)