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The Thread

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Where to watch The Thread in South Africa

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About The Thread

The Thread is a 2015 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Greg Barker. It has a runtime of 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Thread in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

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).

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Where can I watch The Thread in South Africa?+

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Is The Thread on Netflix?+

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How long is The Thread?+

The Thread has a runtime of 59 minutes (59 minutes).

When did The Thread come out?+

The Thread is a 2015 movie directed by Greg Barker.

What genre is The Thread?+

The Thread is Documentary film.

Who directed The Thread?+

The Thread was directed by Greg Barker.

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