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Summary A small-town murder in New England became one of the highest-profile cases of the twentieth century. As the first fully televised court case, the Pamela Smart trial rattled the consciousness of America. From gavel to gavel, a nation tuned in, and reality TV was born. Pulsating with sex, drugs, betrayal, and murder, the trial inspired 20 ...

Directed By: Jeremiah Zagar

Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart

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Summary A small-town murder in New England became one of the highest-profile cases of the twentieth century. As the first fully televised court case, the Pamela Smart trial rattled the consciousness of America. From gavel to gavel, a nation tuned in, and reality TV was born. Pulsating with sex, drugs, betrayal, and murder, the trial inspired 20 ...

Directed By: Jeremiah Zagar

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Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
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Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
6.2
60% Positive
3 Ratings
40% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Production Company Hard Working Movies
Release Date Aug 15, 2014
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating TV-14
Sundance Film Festival
1 Nomination
International Documentary Association
1 Nomination
Cinema Eye Honors Awards, US
1 Nomination