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The United States of Leland

Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind.

Starring: Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, Chris Klein, Kevin Spacey, Jena Malone

Writer: Matthew Ryan Hoge

Release Date:
May 15, 2003
Ratings:
6.5 / 10
Director:
Matthew Ryan Hoge
Companies:
MDP Worldwide

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A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.