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Murder by Proxy: How America Went Postal

Murder by Proxy: How America Went Postal

2010Movie⏱️ 1h 13m
Documentary
6.8
IMDB Rating
209 votes

"Murder by Proxy" is a feature-length documentary that examines the growing phenomenon of spree killings in the United States.

Director
Emil Chiaberi
Writers
N/A
Stars
Rick Retelle, Charlie Withers, Patrick Sherrill
Language
English
Country
United States
💬 4
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

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Rick Retelle
as Self - USPS Employee
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Charlie Withers
as Self - USPS Letter Carrier, Union Steward
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Patrick Sherrill
as Self - Workplace Shooter
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Tracy Sanchez
as Self - Former USPS Employee
James Alan Fox
James Alan Fox
as Self - Lipman Professor of Criminal Justice, Northeastern University
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Anthony M. Frank
as Self - USPS Postmaster General, 1988-1992
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Michael Welner
as Self - Forensic Psychiatrist, Chairman of the Forensic Panel
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Gary Namie
as Self - Workplace Bullying Institute
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Thomas McIlvane
as Self - Workplace Shooter
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Laura Schwartz
as Self - Former USPS Employee

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
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Production
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🏷️ Keywords

murdersuicideschool violencebullyingreagan era

🎯 Categories

Documentary

⭐ Featured Review

Difficult subject matter worth watching
by julie-nightshift2012-12-26
9/10

"I watched this film in light of recent mass shootings. Though it mostly addresses the phenomenon of workplace shootings using historical reference to post office incidents, there is plenty of material that, in a broader view, pertains to the current horrors in Connecticut and NY. The film does not glorify criminal acts, but attempts a psycho-social (and at times economic) explanation, which in my mind succeeds. Deserves a higher rating than given by many, in my opinion. I wonder if the low ratings are due the societal explanations given for the motives of such despicable actions, or maybe the ..."

📖 Synopsis

"Murder by Proxy" is a feature-length documentary that examines the growing phenomenon of spree killings in the United States.