In this documentary, filmmaker Nick Broomfield follows the saga of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who has been accused of committing a brutal series of murders. Broomfield conducts interviews with Wuornos herself, and his crew films her trial as well as her interactions with religious fanatic Arlene Pralle, who gives Wuornos dubious advice and legally adopts her. The cameras also roll as the accused's attorney ignores the case at hand to negotiate a deal to sell his client's story.
| Year | 1992 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Documentary, Crime |
| Director | Nick Broomfield |
| Runtime | 87 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (72 votes) |
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Broomfield constructs a raw, unflinching look at media exploitation, relying on vérité footage to expose a circus of opportunists. The film explores not the crimes, but the moral decay of those profiting from them—lawyers, a self-appointed savior, and the director himself.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound discomfort with the entire spectacle, forcing viewers to question their own role as consumers of true crime. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Nick Broomfield
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