Isaiah Washington and Tequan Richmond star in the haunting Beltway Sniper drama Blue Caprice, centered on the real-life story of John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo who went on a shooting spree in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia in October 2002.
The Sundance selection, directed by Alexandre Moors, delves into the disturbing “father-son” relationship between the cold-blooded killers.
The full synopsis states:
“Inspired by true events, BLUE CAPRICE investigates the notorious and horrific Beltway sniper attacks from the point of view of the two perpetrators, whose distorted father-son relationship facilitated their long and bloody journey across America. Marked by captivating performances by Isaiah Washington and Tequan Richmond, lyrical camerawork, and a unique and bold structure, BLUE CAPRICE documents the mechanisms that lead its subjects to embrace physical violence. BLUE CAPRICE paints a riveting portrait of 21st-century America and a haunting depiction of two cold-blooded killers that endures long after the lights come up.”
Blue Caprice hits theaters Sept. 13. Check out the trailer below.