Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse (2013)
How the death and life of James Chasse changed a city.
90 min
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.
- Release date
- February 15, 2013
- Country of origin
- United States
Trailer
Cast
- Karl Brimner as Self - Multnomah County Mental Health & Addiction Services
- Mike Brophy as Self - Artist
- James Chasse Sr. as Self
- Matt Davis as Self - Portland Mercury
- Constance Doolan as Self
- Steven Doughton as Self - Filmmaker
- Marian Drake as Self - Piano Teacher
- Linda Gerber as Self
- Anna Griffin as Self - The Oregonian
Crew
- Kurt Cobain · Archive footage
- Brian Lindstrom · Director
- Matt Davis · Writer
- Brian Lindstrom · Writer
- Brian Lindstrom · Producer
- Jason Renaud · Producer
- Andrew Saunderson · Producer
- John J. Campbell · Cinematographer
- Andrew Saunderson · Editor