25 Years ago, the shy and kindhearted Karl created an unthinkable crime. After serving time in a state facility, he's returned home to find peace. When he forms a bond between a young boy and his mother, tension builds after her cruel, abusive boyfriend steps into the picture. Now, determined to protect his new friends, Karl devises a way to save them, despite putting behind his violent past. Billy Bob Thornton's Oscar winning screenplay, and acclaimed performance, makes SLING BLADE a must-see drama.