The Bystander Theory
2013, English. Directed by Tony Zavaleta.
What if you knew who killed JFK?
After inheriting a home from a recently deceased grandfather she never knew, Liz Jennings travels to the small Texas town of Brockmeyer. Soon after she arrives, Liz receives a surprise visit from a popular Austin conspiracy radio show host named Seamus "Shame" Fuller. Shame informs Liz that he has reason to believe her grandfather may have been involved in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Though she is initially skeptical, Liz soon agrees to assist Shame in his search for answers.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 17 September 2013
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tony Zavaleta
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The Bystander Theory runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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The Bystander Theory isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Bystander Theory?
The Bystander Theory (2013) was directed by Tony Zavaleta and stars Brad Leland, Wendy Zavaleta, Dameon Clarke.