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      A Friend of the Family: True Evil

      2022 1h 30m Crime Documentary List
      Reviews 71% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY: TRUE EVIL, a companion to Peacock’s hit limited drama series A Friend of the Family, further explores the story of Jan Broberg who was kidnapped and sexually abused by a family friend, Robert Berchtold, nearly 50 years ago. The documentary follows Jan on her road to healing as she revisits the scenes of the crime (including the bedroom where her abuse began and where police finally rescued her in Mexico). It also features never-before-revealed information from another Berchtold victim, who Jan meets on her journey, as well as an emotional and honest conversation with Jan’s mother about the events that took place years ago. Through interviews with Jan and members of her family, including her mother and son, the documentary dives into how a family comes to terms with the generational trauma that can affect survivors and their loved ones years after the abuse took place. Read More Read Less

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      krklath3 I watched the series on Peacock 1st. Then the documentary A Friend Of the Family TRUE EVIL on Peacock. I was glad to know the girls he assaulted were able to move on with their lives Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/03/23 Full Review Linda B Frankly I can't get past 10 minutes because of the annoying commentator. She sounds like an AI automated voice, not a real person. Drove me nuts. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/17/22 Full Review Dawn D I really wanted to watch this but I could not get past the weird robot voice narrating it. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/16/22 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY: TRUE EVIL, a companion to Peacock’s hit limited drama series A Friend of the Family, further explores the story of Jan Broberg who was kidnapped and sexually abused by a family friend, Robert Berchtold, nearly 50 years ago. The documentary follows Jan on her road to healing as she revisits the scenes of the crime (including the bedroom where her abuse began and where police finally rescued her in Mexico). It also features never-before-revealed information from another Berchtold victim, who Jan meets on her journey, as well as an emotional and honest conversation with Jan’s mother about the events that took place years ago. Through interviews with Jan and members of her family, including her mother and son, the documentary dives into how a family comes to terms with the generational trauma that can affect survivors and their loved ones years after the abuse took place.
      Producer
      Paul F. Ryan
      Genre
      Crime, Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 15, 2022
      Runtime
      1h 30m