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The Murder of Sam Pettyjohn (2022), directed and written by Stacey Thomas (also known as Stacey Jack Alexander). It explores the 1979 murder of Sam Pettyjohn, a Chattanooga, Tennessee crime boss and alleged ally of Jimmy Hoffa, amid allegations of Southern political corruption in the 1970s. The filmmaker approaches it from the perspective of someone who was a streetwise teenager during the events.
It's available on platforms like:
- Tubi (free with ads)
- Amazon Prime Video
- Plex, Roku Channel, and others
Regarding reviews: This appears to be a low-profile, independent documentary (runtime ~47-48 minutes)
- People interested in local Tennessee/Chattanooga true crime history describe it as intriguing, highlighting the corruption angle reaching high levels.
- Some call it a solid watch for those curious about regional mob/bootlegging/nightclub scenes in the era, with one casual recommendation noting "Corruption all the way to the Governor" in a Facebook discussion.
- No major negative feedback stands out in available sources; it's often shared as a free/accessible true crime doc on Tubi.
If you're into obscure true crime stories about Southern U.S. corruption in the '70s, it seems to resonate well with local history buffs, though it hasn't garnered broad mainstream reviews or awards attention. For more depth, checking viewer comments directly on Tubi or Prime Video (where it's streamed) would give the most current user opinions.
Tennessee Governor Ray Blanton (served 1975–1979). Blanton's administration was embroiled in a major "cash-for-clemency" scandal. Pettyjohn's cooperation made him a threat, leading to what prosecutors described as a contract killing ordered in connection with that scandal and Blanton's office.
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