Kids for Cash
2013 · 102 min · Director: Robert May, Robert May
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Kids For Cash is a riveting look behind the notorious judicial scandal that rocked the nation. Beyond the millions paid and high stakes corruption, Kids For Cash exposes a shocking American secret. In the wake of the shootings at Columbine, a small town celebrates a charismatic judge who is hell-bent on keeping kids in line...until one parent dares to question the motives behind his brand of justice. This real life thriller reveals the untold stories of the masterminds at the center of the scandal and the chilling aftermath of lives destroyed in the process - a stunning emotional roller coaster.
Emotional fingerprint
Kids for Cash (2013) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Sadness 40%, Anger 25%, Empathy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Sadness, Anger, Empathy. Genres: Drama, Documentary, Crime. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Sadness, Anger and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 7.1/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 71/100.
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Emotional journey
- Empathy
- Sadness
- Anger
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Anger
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Empathy | Sadness | Anger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 48 % | 35 % | 27 % | 20 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Tension | 56 % | 45 % | 31 % | 38 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Anger | 64 % | 53 % | 35 % | 55 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Anger | 69 % | 59 % | 45 % | 61 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Sadness | 73 % | 65 % | 56 % | 60 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 28′ | Anger | 66 % | 51 % | 43 % | 55 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Anger | 60 % | 33 % | 23 % | 54 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Anger | 65 % | 39 % | 28 % | 56 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Empathy | 70 % | 59 % | 45 % | 57 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Empathy | 65 % | 59 % | 44 % | 58 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Anger | 65 % | 51 % | 38 % | 59 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 59′ | Disturbing | 76 % | 64 % | 54 % | 61 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Sadness | 79 % | 64 % | 58 % | 63 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Anger | 70 % | 39 % | 34 % | 56 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Tension | 70 % | 38 % | 31 % | 52 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Anger | 81 % | 64 % | 59 % | 55 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Sadness | 86 % | 80 % | 77 % | 49 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 89′ | Empathy | 81 % | 79 % | 74 % | 49 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Sadness | 77 % | 73 % | 67 % | 58 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 99′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Man in a hole
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Details
- Directed by
- Robert May, Robert May
- Written by
- Robert May
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2013
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Country
- United States
- Genres
- Drama, Documentary, Crime
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Sadness
- Data updated
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