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Black Bird details the true story of James Keene, a journalist who orchestrated an unlikely exchange to gain information from Luke Sawtell, a convicted car thief serving time in Leavenworth Penitentiary. Sawtell’s deceptive behavior and apparent lack of remorse proved crucial to uncovering a series of unsolved murders. The miniseries explores this complex relationship between the investigator and prisoner, primarily for viewers interested in psychological crime narratives and accounts of incarceration.
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How many episodes are in Black Bird?
Black Bird is a six-episode Apple TV+ miniseries. It premiered on July 8, 2022, and ended on August 5, 2022.
Is Black Bird based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on James Keene's memoir In with the Devil, written with Hillel Levin. The plot follows Jimmy Keene's attempt to get suspected serial killer Larry Hall to confess while both men are in prison.
Who plays Jimmy Keene and Larry Hall in Black Bird?
Taron Egerton plays Jimmy Keene, the imprisoned drug dealer offered a deal by authorities. Paul Walter Hauser plays Larry Hall, the suspected serial killer at the center of the confession mission.
Who created Black Bird for Apple TV+?
Black Bird was developed by novelist and screenwriter Dennis Lehane. The cast also includes Sepideh Moafi, Greg Kinnear, and Ray Liotta as Jimmy's father, Big Jim Keene.
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