The Thread (2015)
61 min
The Thread is a groundbreaking documentary that exposes the undeniable impact amateur internet writers are having on journalism today. Following the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, amateur internet sleuths took to Twitter and Reddit, intent on identifying the individuals responsible. The ensuing investigation led to an innocent young man being charged with the crime, thus changing the face of journalism forever. Directed by Greg Barker (Manhunt) and executive produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Jonathan Chinn (American High) and Academy Award-winning producer Simon Chinn (Man on Wire).
- Release date
- April 13, 2015
- Country of origin
- Not yet available
Cast
- Kevin Cheetham as Self - student
- Anthony Reed as Self - graduate student
- Gavon Laessig as Self - deputy news director, BuzzFeed News
- Jessica Testa as Self - reporter, BuzzFeed News
- Robert Mackey as Self - reporter, The Lede Blog, The New York Times
- Chris Ryves as Self - moderator of Reddit's findbostonbombers
- Jacob Weisberg as Self - editor-in-chief of Slate
- Will Oremus as Self - senior technology writer, Slate
- Erik Martin as Self - general manager, Reddit
- Sasha Stone as Self - film blogger
Crew
- Greg Barker · Director
- Greg Barker · Writer
- Alice Perman · Writer
- Alice Perman · Producer
- Damir Price · Composer
- Frank Lehmann · Cinematographer
- Todd Downing · Editor