Thought Crimes

1h 21m
Documentary
6.2

Dubbed “The Cannibal Cop,” former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women but argued it was all a fantasy. His story made headlines both for its disturbing details and its potential to kick off a trend of thought-policing across the nation. Featuring intimate interviews with Valle and insights from experts, Thought Crimes explores if someone can be found guilty for their most dangerous thoughts.

Cast

Violet Blue
Self
Alan Dershowitz
Self
David Greenfield
Self
Robert Kolker
Self
Laurie Penny
Self
Michael Welner
Self

Crew

Erin Lee Carr
Director, Producer
Andrew Coffman
Editor, Co-Producer
Bryan Sarkinen
Director of Photography
Sheila Nevins
Executive Producer
Andrew Rossi
Producer
Alison Byrne
Associate Producer
Ian Hultquist
Original Music Composer
Sara Bernstein
Supervising Producer

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