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Banned! In America I
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Banned! In America I

1998-01-01 · 46 min · ★ 3.6

Documentary · Horror

"Banned In America" shows video clips of the darkest elements of human nature, society, and life; the very things that bring fear and disgust into our collective existences. Whether it be live executions, live suicides, or miscellaneous forms of evil, "America" shows us that a sinister world of death lies right outside our door, just waiting for our number to be called.

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Directors
Nomo Ichi
Production companies
Noichi Home Video
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lee ChapmanSelf - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Daniel V. JonesSelf - Televised Shotgun Suicide (archive footage)
Jeff DoucetSelf - Child Molester Shot in Airport (archive footage) (uncredited)
R. Budd DwyerR. Budd DwyerSelf - Televised Suicide (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gary PlaucheSelf - Shooting Jeff Doucet (archive footage) (uncredited)

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