Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer

A queasy, deadpan plunge into media vultures circling a condemned woman, equal parts grim and absurdly self-serving.

Directed by

Nick Broomfield

Genres

Documentary, Crime

Starring

Aileen Wuornos, Nick Broomfield, Arlene Pralle

Tagline

The True Story of America's First Female Serial Killer

Overview

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.

How it feels

Dark, cynical, satirical and bleak. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, corruption, media, exploration

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

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