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In Broad Daylight
The fanatically uncompromising Len Rowan and his family insult and terrorize the citizens of a small town for years. One day the comment of a saleswoman about Len's son not being able to pay his sweets triggers off his persecution complex. As revenge for the believed insult, the whole family starts stalking the shop owner and her husband... until this escalates and the old man gets badly injured. Len is arrested, but gets off, free on bail. His clever attorney delays the court session for more than a year - while Rowan keeps threatening the witnesses. But then, the people feel they've had enough of this and decide to take the law in their own hands...
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Plot Summary
The film tells the true story of Adam Baker, a young man who is being slowly poisoned by his abusive father, with the help of his mother. Adam must find a way to escape his tormentors before it's too late. This harrowing tale explores themes of survival, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom against overwhelming odds within a family.
Critical Reception
In Broad Daylight is a critically acclaimed television film based on a true story. It was praised for its powerful performances, particularly from Chris Cooper as the abusive father, and its unflinching portrayal of a disturbing true crime. The film is remembered for its emotional impact and its ability to bring a difficult subject to light.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its compelling and disturbing true story.
Chris Cooper's performance as the antagonist is frequently highlighted as a standout.
The film is noted for its emotional weight and effective dramatization of a difficult subject.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the true story of the murder of Adam Baker, a teenager who was poisoned by his father and stepmother in the late 1980s.
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