Pistorius

A somber, methodical true-crime documentary that weighs a fallen hero's rise and ruin against the glare of media and the pain of a nation.

Created by

Vaughan Sivell

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Oscar Pistorius

Overview

A four-part documentary about the South African Paralympic and Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, who shot and killed his girlfriend in the early hours of Valentine's Day 2013. The story of a man and a nation both born to great disadvantage, the film follows the challenges, hopes and triumphs of both and the demise of their dreams under the glare of the world media.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, justice, media, identity

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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