The United States of Leland

The United States of Leland

"Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind."

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.

Release Date

May 15, 2003

Status

Released

Original Title

The United States of Leland

Runtime

1h 48min

Budget

Revenue

$343,847

Language

English