
“A city in fear. A case that shocked the nation.”
The Atlanta Child Murders is a TV miniseries that aired on February 10 and 12, 1985 on CBS. Inspired by true events, the miniseries examines the so-called "Atlanta child murders" of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
First Aired: 2/10/1985
Languages: English
Type: Miniseries
Companies: Rafshoon Communications, Abby Mann Productions, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions

Atlanta's black community is shaken by child murders. A black photographer is arrested, sparking debate over his guilt or scapegoating by black leaders. Based on real events.

Jason Robards
Alvin Binder

James Earl Jones
Major Walker

Rip Torn
Lewis Slaton

Morgan Freeman
Ben Shelter

Calvin Levels
Wayne Williams

Lynne Moody
Selena Cobb

Ruby Dee
Faye Williams

Gloria Foster
Camille Bell

Paul Benjamin
Homer Williams

Andrew Robinson
Jack Mallard

Christopher Allport
Larry Peterson

Guy Boyd
Mike Edwards
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