HBO’s new documentary, ‘Beware the Slenderman,’ explores not only the internet-based urban legend but also the heartbreaking tragedy of mental illness.
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Alexandra Shiva and ‘How To Dance In Ohio’
HBO Documentary Films’ latest is ‘How To Dance in Ohio,’ a touching look at autistic teens. AwardsDaily TV speaks with director Alexandra Shiva.
Review: The Jinx ‘What the Hell Did I Do?’
As Andrew Jarecki and team swirl around the recently uncovered letter potentially linking Robert Durst to the anonymous note mailed to the LAPD, Durst becomes suspicious of Jarecki’s intent. Will the scheduled second interview take place?
Review: The Jinx ‘Family Values’
America reacts to Robert Durst verdict as Jarecki explores the raw emotions still felt by Kathie Durst and Susan Berman’s families. And Jarecki unveils a piece of evidence that provides a real cliffhanger into next week’s finale.
Review: The Jinx ‘The State of Texas vs. Robert Durst’
Having established a potential criminal past for Robert Durst, director Andrew Jarecki dives into Durst’s murder trial for the events depicted in Chapter One of The Jinx.
Review: The Jinx ‘The Gangster’s Daughter’
As a tip leads investigators to re-examine the disappearance of Kathie Durst, one of her best friends and a potential witness – Susan Berman – is found murdered in California. Director Andrew Jarecki paints a fascinating portrait of her involvement with Robert Durst.
Trailer: Alex Gibney’s Scientology Exposé ‘Going Clear’ Coming to HBO
Based on Lawrence Wright’s 2013 book Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief, Alex Gibney’s (Taxi to the Dark Side) documentary (minus the “Hollywood” part of the book’s title) about the controversial Church of Scientology has gotten its first trailer. Though predictably attacked by the powerful PR arm of the church as being the work of “disgruntled former members,” …
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