Sling Blade (1996) UK QUAD 30x40

Sling Blade (1996) is a powerful drama about Karl Childers, a mentally challenged man released from a psychiatric hospital after serving time for a childhood murder, who tries to build a new life in a small town. Written, directed by, and starring Billy Bob Thornton, the film explores themes of redemption, abuse, and moral complexity. Karl forms a bond with a young boy and his mother, only to confront the woman’s abusive boyfriend in a gripping moral dilemma. The film earned critical acclaim, winning an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and launching Thornton’s career as a filmmaker.