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The Amendment

The Amendment

2018 1h 30m

The Amendment is a powerful and inspiring true story of finding triumph over tragedy, injustice, and loss. In 1979, Brooks Douglass and his sister Leslie survived a devastating crime that rocked their community and took their parents’ lives. Initially sent into an emotional tailspin, Brooks regained his footing, became Oklahoma’s youngest state senator, and championed important victims’ rights legislation. It is not until his quest for justice brings him face to face with his parents’ killer that he finds the lessons of his father may hold the answer to finally finding peace.

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The Amendment is a powerful and inspiring true story of finding triumph over tragedy, injustice, and loss. In 1979, Brooks Douglass and his sister Leslie survived a devastating crime that rocked their community and took their parents’ lives. Initially sent into an emotional tailspin, Brooks regained his footing, became Oklahoma’s youngest state senator, and championed important victims’ rights legislation. It is not until his quest for justice brings him face to face with his parents’ killer that he finds the lessons of his father may hold the answer to finally finding peace.

Behind it

Paul BrownDirectorBrooks DouglassWriterDenis MaloneyCinematography

Cast

Mike VogelMike VogelBrooks Douglass
Taryn ManningTaryn ManningLeslie Douglass
Silas Weir MitchellSilas Weir MitchellGlenn Ake
Erin ChambersErin ChambersNicole Clark
Kelly CurranKelly CurranMarilyn Douglass
Nicholas BraicoYoung Brooks
Taylor PigeonTaylor PigeonYoung Leslie

Director

Paul Brown

Writers

Brooks Douglass, Paul Brown

Release date

1 Jan 2018

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

English

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