State's Evidence is an independent film

Independent film

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 created in 2004 and released in 2006, directed

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 by Benjamin Louis and starring Douglas Smith

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, Alexa Vega

Alexa Vega

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, Majandra Delfino

Majandra Delfino

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, Kris Lemche

Kris Lemche

-Early life:Lemche was born in Brampton, Ontario to a schoolteacher mother and a father who was the proprietor of a heating business. Lemche attended the Mayfield School of Arts...

, Cody McMains

Cody McMains

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, and Drew Tyler Bell

Drew Tyler Bell

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Plot summary

When 16 year old Scott Byers decided to bring a camcorder

Camcorder

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 to school, none of his schoolmates ever imagined what was to come. Only Scott's five closest friends and followers have the insight on his master plan. He is on a quest for the ultimate thrill, as he documents the day's events, anticipating the grand finale: Scott plans to commit suicide

Suicide

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 on camera. His friends become fascinated by his idea and decide to join the action for various reasons; home problems, romance and even boredom. They pull behind their leader and set out to make history. The rush is instantaneous. Emotions run wild. Pressure mounts as shocking details are revealed. The search for the final adventure takes an unexpected turn down a dark road. This journey turns out to be much more than what Scott and his friends had ever anticipated. The film is shot in Blair Witch Project style handheld.

Created in 2004, State's Evidence travelled around the film festival circuits until it was picked up by distributor Terra Entertainment, and released on DVD on November 7th, 2006.