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Ted K

Ted K

Drama · Crime · 2021

An exploration of Ted Kaczynski's life in Lincoln, Montana in the years leading up to his arrest as The Unabomber.

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Ted K

“In the woods no one can hear you think.”

2021 Drama · Crime 2h 0m

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6.0 / 10

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An exploration of Ted Kaczynski's life in Lincoln, Montana in the years leading up to his arrest as The Unabomber.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Tony Stone

Written by

John Rosenthal · Tony Stone · Gaddy Davis

Sharlto Copley

Sharlto Copley

Ted

Drew Powell

Drew Powell

Tom

Christian Calloway

Christian Calloway

Jimmy

Amber Rose Mason

Amber Rose Mason

Becky

Bob Jennings

Bob Jennings

Carter

Tahmus Rounds

Tahmus Rounds

Tommy Sauerkraut

Sal Rendino

Sal Rendino

Gilbert

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Put Ted K on trial.

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The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.