The United States of Leland (2003)

Overview: A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community struggles to deal with the killing, Pearl Madison, a teacher at the prison, decides to write about Leland's case. Meanwhile, others affected by the murder, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems.

Starring: Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, Chris Klein, Kevin Spacey

Categories: Crime, Drama