Recommendation for Mercy Murray Markowitz, 1975

An IMDb reviewer wrote: Don t let the format (16mm) fool you. This is a gritty and somewhat graphic story based on actual events which took place in Canada in 1959. John Robinson is a nice 14 year old kid. He s good looking, a natural athlete and the prime suspect in a rape and murder case. The shoddy police and forensic investigation seals the boy s fate. Child witnesses also sabotage John s hope of being found innocent. The movie follows John s harrowing experience in court but also explores the complexities of teen sexuality. The star is Andrew Skidd whose stand out performance is quite moving.