In 1924, after several months of meticulous planning, Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb kidnapped and murdered 14-year-old Bobby Franks for the thrill of committing a "perfect crime." Audio-narrated descriptions of key visual elements are available.
Unveils the crime where someone had extorted millions from Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas, and how people and the FBI are still amazed of how the crime was solved and the lavish lifestyle the culprits were living.
Sensationalized in the media as a high profile catfishing case involving an NBA superstar and an aspiring model, Shelly Chartier was portrayed as a master manipulator who used social media as her weapon. Through the sensitive and intelligent lens of Indigenous directors Lisa Jackson and Shane Belcourt, the sensationalism is swept aside to reveal something much more compelling and complex - the story of a young woman caught in historical circumstances beyond her control and how she struggles to rebuild her life after incarceration.
At DIFAJE, the Family and Youth Affairs Division of the Bobigny Court, the duties of young prosecutors are the same, with one exception: they deal with minors who are either victims or perpetrators of crimes. For the latter, the prosecutor is the first person they deal with in the legal system, their first point of contact. He or she is the one who gives society's initial response to a young person whose future is already uncertain. Between prevention and punishment, the magistrate's role is a delicate one. He or she must combine authority with education. He or she must deal with the reality of a complex environment and with the differences and vulnerabilities of each individual.
A journey inside Victoria BC's thriving graffiti subculture, full of rich history and conflicts with the municipal government. Featuring interviews with 17 of the city's most notorious graffiti artists, this documentary paints a picture of Victoria's graffiti scene in it's entirety.
Calling All Cons! With the 70th Anniversary of Alcatraz Penitentiary fast approaching, National Park Service Ranger John Cantwell is inviting every known ex-Alcatraz inmate - and their former cell house guards - back to the Rock for an 'Alcatraz Alumni Gathering.' (And you thought your family reunion was dysfunctional!) Determined to capture the story of this most unlikely of reunions, award-winning documentary filmmaker John Paget (Route 66, Almost Elvis) travels the continent in search of the few known surviving ex-prisoners of Alcatraz. They were once America's most dangerous public enemies - but who and where are they now? Against the backdrop of these colorful characters and their imminent rendezvous, ALCATRAZ REUNION traces the history of the iconic island, and its mysterious transformation from notorious prison to tourist mecca.
In 2003, actress Marie Trintignant died after being beaten by her partner Bertrand Cantat. The singer was sentenced to eight years in prison. Once released, Cantat attempted to return to the spotlight. It was an almost impossible comeback, especially since his first wife, Kristina Rady, committed suicide under mysterious circumstances. Who is Bertrand Cantat really? And how does he live today?
On December 29th, 2014, the body of 17-year-old Brianna Wells was found murdered and dumped like trash in a South Phoenix alley. This raw and unflinching film directed by Dan Brown Jr follows Gina, a determined advocate turned grassroots investigator, as she seeks justice for Brianna. Through Gina’s lens, the film uncovers failures in the PHXPD, potential media bias, and dark secrets hidden within Brianna’s adoptive home. With emotionally charged interviews and a bold new approach to true crime storytelling, Girl Forgotten challenges public perception and exposes a chilling case that continues to demand answers.
Serving life in prison for murdering their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez speak out in this documentary explaining the shocking crime and ensuing trials.
Between 1979 and 1987, a far-left group wreaked havoc across France. Robberies, bombings, assassinations. They struck hard and disappeared in a cloud of explosives, leaflets scattered in the wind, and relentless ideological demands. Their name? Action Directe. More than 80 attacks, 26 wounded, and 12 dead in less than ten years. Stunned French citizens discovered posters plastered everywhere showing portraits of these young women and men who looked like everyone else and whom nothing seemed to be able to stop. A long and intense manhunt began, culminating in the arrest of the group's leadership.
What really happened to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid? KUED producer John Howe journeys from Utah and Wyoming to Argentina and Bolivia to uncover the real story of the West's most famous outlaws. Follow the outlaw's life from his youth in Circleville, Utah, to the shootout in a remote Bolivian village that may or may not have been his final resting place.
Heavy Weekend 03: Unique access to the most mysterious organisation in France. Jake Hanrahan travels with the bizarre syndicate known as "814SSR". They shoot guns, host fight clubs, and make money in the underground. Yet still, they insist they're not a gang and are simply doing hardcore trolling. The truth? Decide for yourself...
Alan Kelley's eagerly awaited edit of a Survival Research Laboratories show in the Bay Area held on an empty parking lot off Beale Street at the foot of the Bay Bridge. The show revolves around the many humorous aspects of violent human interaction. Also included in the video are footage from the Wired anniversary party and the SRL Halloween Trick where the V1 was operated in front of the Roxie Theater and several other machines and props operated by SRL members on Minna Street. Includes footage of Mark Pauline being detained by the SFPD for questioning on the device ignited on 16th Street...
In 1931, a stranger appeared out of nowhere in the Canadian Arctic. Months later, the North's biggest manhunt was launched to find the elusive murderer and thief. The fugitive's unknown identity died with him, never to be discovered-until now.
Lauren Southern’s distubing documentary about the violence against Boer farmers in South Africa.
Fighting to prove his innocence, Andrew Malkinson tells the shocking story of how he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for a horrific crime he didn’t commit.
Sean Combs was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Insiders take us through the legal saga and Comb's next steps.
Elvira Luz Cruz was accused of killing her children. The filmmakers interview neighbours, the father, the mother-in-law, the psycologist and the lawyer that defended her.
