36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime

36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime

36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime

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36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime

2023

1h 39m

6.5(2 votes)

Documentary

Overview

On February 10th, 2015, it took Craig Hicks 36 seconds to extinguish the lives of three young, Muslim Americans. Before they can grieve, the families are forced to become activists to set the record straight about the murders.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Jayda Berkmen

Jayda Berkmen

Amira Bamyeh

Adam Pepper

Adam Pepper

Roy Austin's father

James Donnelly

Craig Hicks

Sara Samani

Razan

J. Craig Stiles

Ripley Rand

Mico Saad

Deah Barakat

Gabe Spencer

Gabe Spencer

CHPD Officer 1

Breeanna Judy

Neighbor

Emily Rose Debinie

Layla Barakat

Alexis Michelle Aguirre

Yusor's friend 3

Creative team

Directed by: Tarek Albaba
Produced by: Ahlam Muhtaseb

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