The Disciplined Power of “American Crime” - The New Yorker

The title typically refers to one of two major projects: the critically acclaimed ABC anthology TV series (2015–2017) or the 2007 film An American Crime based on the true story of Sylvia Likens. 1. American Crime (TV Series, 2015–2017)

Created by John Ridley ( 12 Years a Slave ), this anthology series explores the ripple effects of a single crime through the lenses of race, class, and gender politics in the U.S..