Nicknamed “The Cannibal Cop,” ex-NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was found guilty in March 2013 of plotting to abduct and consume women. Valle maintained that his actions were purely imaginary, but the prosecution’s story persuaded the jury otherwise. His case captured public attention not only due to its disturbing elements but also because it set a precedent in what many see as the rise of a thought-policing trend in the country. The documentary, THOUGHT CRIMES: THE CASE OF THE CANNIBAL COP, delves into this intricate case through never-before-seen, personal interviews with Valle and his family, alongside perspectives from attorneys, journalists, psychologists, and criminal specialists. It raises the question of whether a person can be judged guilty based solely on their most perilous thoughts.