Movie

Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story

1992

A sober, issue-driven TV drama that traces a promising life toward a tragic collision, asking hard questions about race and class.

Tagline: He climbed from New York's worst ghetto to the nation's top schools. He was living the American dream. So what went wrong?
Overview: Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story (TV) Edmund Perry appears to have things all going his way when he graduates from Phillips Exeter Academy with a scholarship to Stanford U. when an unfortunate meeting with a police officer ends his life. The focus is on the four years and the events at the Academy which ultimately led to the tragedy.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Race, class, identity, family
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
class
identity
family
justice
Places: big city
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none