Nick Broomfield digs into the case of the notorious serial killer known as the Grim Sleeper, who terrorized South Central Los Angeles over a span of twenty-five years.
Broomfield and editors Joe Bini and Marc Hoeferlin construct their film like a maddening and gripping episode of Columbo.
The director is back at his best.
Tough viewing, but the film-maker’s commitment is unmistakable.
In this admirable, compassionate documentary, Nick Broomfield undertakes research that should have been done by the Los Angeles Police Department more than 20 years ago.
A deeply troubling journey into the dark side of the American Dream.
Extremely depressing.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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