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Lizzie Borden Took an Ax

Where:

Massachusetts

When:

The 1890s

It's time to bury the hatchest — Lizzie Borden Took An Ax chronicles the scandal and enduring mystery surrounding Lizzie Borden, who was tried in 1892 for axing her parents to death. As the case rages on, the courtroom proceedings fuel an enormous amount of sensationalized stories and headlines in newspapers throughout the country, forever leaving Lizzie Borden’s name in infamy.

Released in 2014 — 91 minutes

Genres:

Drama Mystery Thriller

Language:

English