Cul de Sac: A Suburban War Story (2002)

09/01/2002 (US) • Documentary • 55m

Overview

In May 1995, Shawn Nelson, a 35 year-old plumber, emerged from an eighteen foot mine shaft he had dug beneath his backyard in search for gold. An ex-soldier and methamphetamine abuser, he stole a tank from a nearby National Guard armory and went on a rampage through the residential streets of his neighborhood, crushing cars and lampposts until the cops took him down.

Cul de Sac: A Suburban War Story (2002)

09/01/2002 (US) • 55m

Documentary

Overview

In May 1995, Shawn Nelson, a 35 year-old plumber, emerged from an eighteen foot mine shaft he had dug beneath his backyard in search for gold. An ex-soldier and methamphetamine abuser, he stole a tank from a nearby National Guard armory and went on a rampage through the residential streets of his neighborhood, crushing cars and lampposts until the cops took him down.

Top Billed Cast

Shawn Nelson

Himself

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

tank

rampage

police chase

standoff

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