Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse

2013 • Directed by

Brian Lindstrom

Documentary

How the death and life of James Chasse changed a city.

Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse is a feature length documentary film about one mans struggle with schizophrenia and the extraordinary brutality that ended his life. It is the story of a city in denial that was forced to face the truth and learn, grow and change as a result. Alien Boy explores issues of impunity, police brutality, and mental illness.