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I Am Mary Jo Buttafuoco

2026 · 88 min

A somber, tense retelling of a notorious true crime, anchored by a survivor's perspective that makes the familiar story feel raw and immediate.

Overview: For the first time ever, Mary Jo Buttafuoco tells her story in her own words. In May 1992, outside her Long Island home, Mary Jo was shot in the head by 17-year-old Amy Fisher — the mistress of her husband, Joey Buttafuoco.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, trauma, survival, media
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
trauma
survival
media
justice
Places: suburbs
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild