The American Side

The American Side

There are three sides to every story. The truth, the lie... and the American Side.

2016 · 103 min · ★ 4.7 · Mystery, Drama, Thriller

Following a mysterious suicide at Niagara Falls, a low-rent detective unravels a conspiracy to build a revolutionary invention by enigmatic scientist, Nikola Tesla.

Directed by Jenna Ricker · Written by Jenna Ricker

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