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The Fire that Took Her

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An exploration of the murder trial for Judy Malinowski.
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Natalia Winkelman New York Times 10/20/2022
This true story’s themes of domestic violence, traumatic injury and addiction are unpacked in the straightforward documentary “The Fire That Took Her.” Go to Full Review Drew Tinnin Dread Central 02/17/2024
It would be a disservice to Judy and her family to warn viewers about just how graphic some scenes are in The Fire That Took Her. That’s the point. Facing that pain is just one small way that we, the audience, can pay our respects. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) 02/13/2024
Although she was murdered, Malinowski’s story is not that of a victim, but of a woman who fought for justice — not just towards the man who murdered her, but also unfair laws in the state of Ohio — until the bitter end. Go to Full Review Erik Childress Movie Madness Podcast 05/29/2023
3.5/4
A genuinely harrowing but also hopeful true crime tale that is a cautionary tale both of domestic abuse as well as the opioid crisis that reminds us how much women's voices matter and that justice occasionally shines through the darkness. Go to Full Review Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review 05/25/2023
3.5/4
The Fire That Took Her is a tough but necessary viewing experience that is meant to both enrage and inspire those watching, and it does both with unblinking courage on both sides of the camera. Go to Full Review Jared Mobarak The Film Stage 10/18/2022
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While it would be easy to dismiss the package in which these interviews and recordings arrive as conventional, the subject matter can't help but elevate the material beyond our objectivity too. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jen 10/23/2022 Absolutely incredible and powerful film. See more EH 10/22/2022 It is nearly statistically impossible for you to not know someone who has experienced domestic abuse. This film takes a firm grip on the subject as the truth of Judy's heroic story unfolds. Director Patricia Gillespie created an unlinching film that is a must see for all audiences. A truthful documentary about a crime in an era of "true crime" that speaks to your soul rather than intoxicate your brain with sadistic entertainment. Spread the word. See more na n 12/10/2024 It is very, very rarely I am for the death penalty. But in this case, the perpetrator in this documentary; he's basically the personification of evil! I won't say much more, in order to spoil the film, but mein Got; this guy is definitely not a person I would've liked to piss off, unless I would've been carrying a very reliable nine (or perhaps a larger cal.), b/c this guy will kill you in a real bad way and then think absolutely nothing of it. If it were up to me, IMHO: Experiment on him - for the good of humanity, then give him the death penalty. See more Kenneth H 03/08/2024 Infuriating and overwhelmingly heartbreaking. See more Phoebe O 06/09/2023 I think this is such an important movie, for women and men alike. The scourge of domestic violence and the effects of the opioid crisis are brilliantly portrayed in this film. To me, seeing Judy's story was one exceptional opportunity to see how a victim fights to become a hero, but also, to understand how the aftermath of the barbaric acts she experienced has affected her own family. A tough, but a most watch. See more Carlos P 06/06/2023 This is a very important film, using the codes of true crime we are witnessing a true social justice piece, and at the center Judy, a hero. Gillespie shows an excellent directorial capacity by mixing archival, verite and interviews, giving the film a true sense of continuity. A most see See more Read all reviews
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Patricia Gillespie

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Judy Malinowski

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Patricia Gillespie

Producer

Julie Goldman

Producer

Christopher Clements

Producer

Carolyn Hepburn

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis An exploration of the murder trial for Judy Malinowski.
Director
Patricia Gillespie
Producer
Patricia Gillespie, Julie Goldman, Christopher Clements, Carolyn Hepburn, Kristi Jacobson, Tracy Elizabeth Jarrett
Distributor
MTV Documentary Films
Production Co
Motto Pictures, Yellowbelly Films, Goldcrest Features
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 21, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2023
Runtime
1h 34m
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