Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer

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Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer

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Released Feb 4, 1994

1h 27m

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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.

David Ansen

Newsweek

Aileen Wuornos is raw, fascinating and less than ideally organized. But as a portrait of a world obsessed with cashing in on tragedy, it couldn't be more timely.

Feb 15, 2018

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

A damning portrait of cold-hearted greed.

Rated: B+

May 3, 2005

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Pamela Evans

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

Broomfield, in his recently released documentary, shows us not just the story of Wuornos, but also the myriad of microcosms inside of the investigation, the arrest and the trial.

May 8, 2023

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Jas Keimig

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

Ultimately, Broomfield produces a tragic portrait of a woman with questionable legal representation continuously exploited by those around her.

Jan 20, 2022

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Broomfield ends up exploring a world that cares more about money and deals than about life and death.

Rated: A

Jul 23, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Though undermining and ignoring some facts about the serial killer, Broomfield's docu is entertaining and it certainly capture the media frenzy (boderline zoo) and bizarre participants in this perculiar case. Make sure to watch the follow-up.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 1, 2005

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Bulgantamir B

Background was liked me

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/24

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Bahad j

It was a really good movie. Very instructive. I really liked it. I will watch it again later.Also, I really like the small details of the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/28/24

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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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/28/24

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Leaburn O

Fairly dry documentary about a serial killer. No surprise to see corruption exposed again amongst local US police force. Ludicrous how they seem to operate as a law unto themselves so regularly.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/30/23

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s r

1001 movies to see before you die. This documentary was very basic and I don't feel that it was as effective as it could have been. Regardless, it was still interesting and it sparked a lively debate in my family. It also led me to finally watch Monster that was much more disappointing despite its acting. It was on Plex.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Broomfield may be one of the most stubborn, fearless documentarians around, but this does not prevent him from treating Aileen with compassion and humanity.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/21

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Nick Broomfield
Producer: Nick Broomfield
Screenwriter: Nick Broomfield
Distributor: DEJ Productions, Strand Releasing
Production Co: Lafayette Films, Channel 4 Television Corporation
Rating: R
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 4, 1994, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 5, 2016
Runtime: 1h 27m
Sound Mix: Stereo