The Killing of America

This 1981 documentary explores the dark underbelly of America's decline through a stark and unflinching lens, juxtaposing detailed accounts of heinous crimes with expert analysis and interviews from convicted killers. It weaves together footage of murders, news broadcasts, and exclusive interviews to paint a grim picture of violence in 1960s and 1970s America. From the rise of "sniper" mass murderers to the serial killings of Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy, the film examines the country's slide into madness, tracing it back to pivotal moments like the assassinations of JFK and RFK. The result is a haunting and often unsettling portrait of a nation in crisis.