The United States of Leland
2003-05-15
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1h 48m
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R
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Crime
Drama
User Score
326 votes
"Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind."
Overview
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.
Matthew Ryan Hoge
Director
Matthew Ryan Hoge
Writer
