Christine (2016 film)
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| Directed by | Antonio Campos |
| Written by | Craig Shilowich |
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| Cinematography | Joe Anderson |
| Edited by | Sofia Subercaseaux |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Box office | $313,465 |
Christine is a 2016 American independent biographical psychological drama film directed by Antonio Campos and written by Craig Shilowich. The film stars Rebecca Hall as Christine Chubbuck, a news reporter who was the first person to die by suicide on a live television broadcast. Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts, Maria Dizzia, J. Smith-Cameron, and John Cullum appear in supporting roles.
Christine had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2016, where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. The film was theatrically released in the United States on October 14, 2016, to critical acclaim, with particular praise for Hall's performance.