or


[04/07/15 - 09:50 AM]
"Tales of the Grim Sleeper," Exploring the Chilling Case of a Serial Killer Who Murdered Poor Black Women for More Than 25 Years, Debuts April 27 on HBO
The film was an official selection of the 2014 Telluride, Toronto and New York film festivals.

[via press release from HBO]

"TALES OF THE GRIM SLEEPER," EXPLORING THE CHILLING CASE OF A SERIAL KILLER WHO MURDERED POOR BLACK WOMEN FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS, DEBUTS APRIL 27 ON HBO

Award-Winning Filmmaker Nick Broomfield Directs

On July 7, 2010, Lonnie Franklin was arrested as a suspect in the "Grim Sleeper" murders, which took place in South Central Los Angeles from 1985 to 2007. His arrest was not the product of painstaking detective work, but the accidental result of a computer DNA match linking him to a possible 20 victims.

An official selection of the 2014 Telluride, Toronto and New York film festivals, TALES OF THE GRIM SLEEPER visits the neighborhood where the crimes occurred, following director Nick Broomfield (HBO's "Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer") as he explores how these killings could go unsolved for so many years. Conveying a sense of grave injustice that extends far beyond the case, the chilling documentary debuts MONDAY, APRIL 27 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Other HBO playdates: April 27 (3:10 a.m.) and May 5 (12:30 a.m.), 13 (2:20 a.m.) and 28 (4:25 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: May 4 (3:00 p.m.), 7 (10:00 p.m.), 11 (12:10 a.m.) and 23 (9:30 a.m.)

TALES OF THE GRIM SLEEPER gives voice to a neglected community that has survived despite the odds, featuring candid interviews with people who knew Franklin and his alleged victims, including Pam Brooks, a recovered addict and former prostitute. Guiding the filmmakers around the neighborhood, she helps them find women who managed to escape from him, but were never interviewed by police.

Lonnie Franklin had a churchgoing wife and a son, and was friendly and well-liked. At first, many in this impoverished but tightly bound neighborhood could not believe he might have been involved. When Broomfield arrives in South Central, some residents are suspicious, shouting "peckerwood" at him from down the street. As Franklin's friend, Gary, says to Broomfield, "Lonnie was a good guy to me. And this is a close-knit block." However, after their initial interviews, each friend reaches out to Broomfield individually to talk about Franklin's darker side.

Broomfield's journey leads him to Brooks, who connects him with many women who say they were assaulted by Franklin and plays an integral role in getting his son, Chris Franklin, to discuss his father on camera.

TALES OF THE GRIM SLEEPER also includes interviews with neighborhood activists Margaret Prescod and Nana Gyamfi of the Black Coalition Fighting Back Serial Murders, who have been working for years to sound the alarm, pointing out that the case would have received far more attention in an affluent community. Prescod explains that police used a slang term, "NHI" ("no human involved"), when a victim was a prostitute, drug addict or gang member. Even after Franklin's arrest, Prescod has been leading the charge for justice, exclaiming, "We're here to say, loud and clear, that every life is of value. Could you imagine if these murders had happened in Beverly Hills?"

The film underscores the community's turbulent relationship with law enforcement. As Gyamfi, who is an attorney, says, "I tell my own son, you know, he's 16 years old, if something terrible happens and your mother's not home, here are the numbers of people to call. But whatever you do, don't call 911. No, literally. For what? So you come answer the door and they come pull you away?"

Though 100 women are believed to have been murdered by the Grim Sleeper, Lonnie Franklin has been charged on just ten counts. Five years after his arrest, with the case tied up in pretrial hearings, he has pleaded not guilty and remains in jail, awaiting trial.

Noted for his investigative and experimental style, Nick Broomfield has directed such acclaimed documentaries as "Driving Me Crazy," "Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer," CINEMAX's "Kurt & Courtney" and "Biggie and Tupac." Together with Joan Churchill, he produced and directed "Juvenile Liaison," "Tattooed Tears," "Soldier Girls," "Lily Tomlin" and HBO's "Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer," among others. Broomfield's numerous accolades include a BAFTA Award, Prix Italia Award, DuPont-Columbia Award, Peabody Award and Hague Peace Prize. TALES OF THE GRIM SLEEPER is the first documentary collaboration between Broomfield and his son, cinematographer Barney Broomfield.

TALES OF THE GRIM SLEEPER is directed by Nick Broomfield; producer, Marc Hoeferlin; director of photography, Barney Broomfield; editors, Joe Bini, Marc Hoeferlin; co-producer, Erin Li; executive producers for Sky, Celia Taylor, Eleanor Bailey; executive producers, Charles Finch, Shani Hinton.





  [april 2015]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
   


· SHOWATCH
(series past and present)
· DEVWATCH
(series in development)
· MOVIEWATCH
(tv movies and mini-series)





[11/04/24 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Zombieverse 2: New Blood" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The groundbreaking K-zombie series returns bolder than ever, with enhanced zombies, new members and wilder quests full of non-stop thrills and laughter.

[11/04/24 - 02:01 PM]
"Outer Banks" Renewed for Fifth and Final Season Following Fan Celebrations at Poguelandia and Multi-Country Pogue Tour
The news comes two days after the second Poguelandia: An Outer Banks Experience, held November 2 at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

[11/04/24 - 01:31 PM]
Acorn TV's Hit Detective Crime Drama "Dalgliesh" Returns with All-New Episodes Monday, December 2
Season 3 is made up of three distinct mysteries, each two episodes long.

[11/04/24 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Unveils Lineup of New and Returning Beloved Holiday Programming
New programming for 2024 includes "Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular" and "A Motown Christmas," hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey.

[11/04/24 - 11:01 AM]
The Final Bell: Production Begins for the Third and Final Season of "Heartbreak High"
In Season 3, it's time for Hartley High's graduating class to say 'goodbye' to school, and 'hello' to adulthood!

[11/04/24 - 11:01 AM]
NBC's "The Voice" Taps Music Icon Sting and Multi-Hyphenate Jennifer Hudson as Season 26 Mega Mentors
Hudson joins Michael Bublé and Reba McEntire while Sting joins coaches Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani to mentor the remaining artists as each team prepares for the Knockouts, beginning Monday, November 11.

[11/04/24 - 10:31 AM]
Aussie Luke Hemsworth Joins the Cast of Prime Video's Global Hit Series "Deadloch" Season Two
Hemsworth will join lead cast members Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Nina Oyama and Alicia Gardiner.

[11/04/24 - 08:32 AM]
Netflix Announces Release of the Documentary "Avicii - I'm Tim" and Avicii's Last Show from Ibiza's Ushuaia
The documentary "Avicii - I'm Tim" and "Avicii - My Last Show" will launch globally on Netflix on December 31.

[11/04/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" - Narrator Announcement, Sneak Peek & Key Art Debut
Ice T will narrate the three-part follow-doc leading up to the Netflix and MVP's heavyweight boxing mega-event.

[11/04/24 - 08:02 AM]
"La Liberacion" Will Premiere Exclusively on Prime Video on January 17
The unique series created and directed by noted filmmaker Alejandra Márquez Abella premieres January 17 on Prime Video.

[11/04/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey" - Official Trailer - Netflix
On December 26, 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey woke up the morning after a loving family Christmas to discover their youngest child, six-year-old JonBenét, was missing, a chilling ransom note left downstairs.

[11/04/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland" - Official Trailer - Hulu
St Nick (voiced by Gerard Butler) receives a delayed letter on Christmas Eve from the Princess of Hearts.

[11/03/24 - 07:30 PM]
Video: AMC Networks Releases a First Look at Season Three of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon"
Starring Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride as the beloved characters "Daryl Dixon" and "Carol Peletier," the new season is set to premiere in 2025 on AMC and AMC+.

[11/02/24 - 06:12 PM]
Video: "Outer Banks" Season 4 - Part 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Buried secrets surface as the Pogues race to find a legendary artifact - with a dangerous gang of rival treasure hunters hot on their trail.

[11/01/24 - 03:15 PM]
ABC News Studios Announces "Price of Fame: The Liam Payne Story - A Special Edition of 20/20," Airing Nov. 3 at 10 P.M. EST on ABC
The one-hour special explores Liam Payne's meteoric rise to celebrity as a member of boy band One Direction and his personal journey, including his struggles with mental health and the pressures of stardom, as well as his efforts to reinvent himself as a solo artist.