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Tales of the Grim Sleeper

Tales of the Grim Sleeper

2014Movie⏱️ 1h 50mTV-MA
DocumentaryCrime
⭐ 7
IMDB Rating
3,313 votes

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.

Director
N/A
Writers
Nick Broomfield, Barney Broomfield, Marc Hoeferlin
Stars
Nick Broomfield, Lonnie David Franklin Jr., Donna
Release Date
January 30, 2015
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom, United States
πŸ† 1
Wins
🎯 6
Nominations
πŸ’¬ 13
Reviews
πŸ“‹ 6.8K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Nick Broomfield
Nick Broomfield
as Self - Presenter and Narrator
Lonnie David Franklin Jr.
Lonnie David Franklin Jr.
as Self - 'Grim Sleeper'
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Donna
as Self - Lonnie Franklin's Neighbour
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Steve
as Self - Lonnie Franklin's Friend
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Gary
as Self - Lonnie Franklin's Friend
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Richard
as Self - Lonnie Franklin's Friend
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Seymour Amster
as Self - Lonnie Franklin's Defense Attorney
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Laverne Peters
as Self - Mother of Murder Victim Janecia Peters
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Margaret Prescod
as Self - Founder of Black Coalition Fighting Back Serial Murders
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Pam Brooks
as Self

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
Color
Filming Location
Los Angeles, California, USA
Production
Lafayette Films, South Central Films

🏷️ Keywords

serial killerviolenceprostitutionmurderpolice officer

🎯 Categories

Crime DocumentarySerial KillerTrue CrimeCrimeDocumentary

⭐ Featured Review

Interesting story horribly told
by J0ESUFF β€’ 2023-03-26
5/10

"This is the story of a man who has possibly murdered over 100 women, killed over a 25 year span, people who knew him liked him and yet I found myself staring at my phone the whole time. I should have read a few more reviews before I watched, there are a few who state how the director has a history of basically coercing people into giving not false but altered statements. I don't think these people are lying, it just feels forced and awkward, not a good interview process. It's a crazy story, one that everyone should hear but I do wish someone else would give this story a shot, I feel..."

πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

Shortlisted for 'Best Documentary Feature' at the 87th Academy Awards.

πŸ“– Synopsis

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.