Unseen

2016

1h 15m

Documentary

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72%

Audience Score

Fewer than 50 Ratings

In 2009, Cleveland police discover the bodies of 11 women on Anthony Sowell's property. The victims discuss the invisibility of women on the margins of society.

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

It's a strong documentary that is a heavy, hard watch but worth it to see how this could happen in a big city, anywhere really.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 17, 2020

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Thrillist Entertainment Staff

Thrillist

This true-crime documentary offers a harrowing look at what fate unfortunately often has in store for marginalized women, and why society turns a blind eye to their wellbeing.

Nov 28, 2018

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Molly Laich

Missoula Independent

Through candid interviews and images of the impoverished Mount Pleasant community, Unseen acts as a haunting indictment of a police force that failed its citizens.

Jun 30, 2017

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Eric L

Really needed to hire a narrator.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/10/24

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Cody L

This is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. I saw it a couple years ago and I still think about this story and the victims frequently. Great storytelling, excellent interviews, and an unexpectedly heroic ending that you can't forget.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

The ugly nasty side of a significant part of the American population. Excellently produced. Interviews with women that are heartbreaking and enraging. Is this the best we can do? Madness on a colossal scale, nobody paying any attention. Excellent no holds barred doc.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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adam b

About as depressing as a true crime documentary can get. Quite the story; many red flags about this man were thrown to the police but apparently if the victim is a known crack addict, they don't care. Recommended

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Amazing. It succeeds because of its brutal honesty. The interviews really connect. I highly recommend this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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elizabeth m

Riveting. Jaw dropping. An incredibly important documentary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/01/19

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Laura Paglin

Director

Nels Bangerter

Writer

Laura Paglin

Writer

Laura Paglin

Producer

Shawn Rech

Executive Producer

Simone Giuliani

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Synopsis

In 2009, Cleveland police discover the bodies of 11 women on Anthony Sowell's property. The victims discuss the invisibility of women on the margins of society.

Director: Laura Paglin
Producer: Shawn Rech
Screenwriter: Nels Bangerter, Laura Paglin
Production Co: Creative Filmmakers Association
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2018
Runtime: 1h 15m

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