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Chris Kasick
US 2023 82'
⚬ Society ⚬ Crime & Investigative
CITIZEN SLEUTH follows Emily Nestor and her “Mile Marker 181” podcast, as she conducts an am- ateur murder investigation into the death of Jaleayah Davis. The film examines the ethics of the true crime genre through Emily’s pursuits of her top suspects. With a growing audience of millions, Emily’s podcast becomes a hit, but as she probes deeper into the case, she’s confronted with a new truth she struggles to tell her listeners. Told in real time, CITIZEN SLEUTH chronicles the rise, fall and redemption of a podcaster in the new media landscape.
Director | Chris Kasick |
Producers | Chris Kasick, Tyler Davidson, Fabiola Washburn, Drew Sykes, Jared Washburn |
Executive Producers | Mike Mannino, Kimberley Hassett, Jason Kohn, Kevin Flanigan, Dexter Braff |
Cinematography | Jared Washburn |
Editor | Jeff Gilbert |
Music | P. Andrew Willis |
Sound Design | Nathan Ruyle |
SXSW 2023 |
Sheffield Doc Fest 2023 |
Stockholm IFF 2023 |
IDFA 2023 |
Docville 2024 |
| Runtime | 82' |
| Production Countries | USA |
Spoken Languages | English |
Chris Kasick is a producer and director. His feature documentary CITIZEN SLEUTH premiered at SXSW 2023, Sheffield DocFest 2023, and IDFA 2023. Recent producing credits include a global Apple TV documentary series coming in late 2023 and THE INVENTOR: OUT FOR BLOOD IN SILICON VALLEY for HBO. Chris is a long time collaborator with Errol Morris, working on FOG OF WAR and FIRST PERSON. He previously directed the dark comedy, UNCLE NICK, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
