Anatomy of a 'Homicide: Life on the Street'

November. 04,1998      
Rating:
8.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A brief look at the history of "Homicide: Life on the Street", one of the best shows on television and its ratings history as well as some of the people on the show, as well as behind the camera. The primary focus of this PBS documentary is the "Subway" episode which aired on December 5, 1997 on NBC. This two-hour documentary follows the "Subway" episode from conception to award nominations.

Will Lyman as  Self - Narrator (voice)

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Reviews

Actuakers
1998/11/04

One of my all time favorites.

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Bergorks
1998/11/05

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

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Hayden Kane
1998/11/06

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

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Rosie Searle
1998/11/07

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

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