None of us talk about the inherent predatory nature oftrue crime documentaries.
As a person with an interest in true crime, I understand the fascination that comes with the genre.
It is not, as directorCharlie Shackletonseems to view it, a story to feast over.
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But digging deeper, Shackleton offers a methodical analysis of the true crime genre.
David Osit explores the many complexities of a sensitive issue that has long gone ignored.
If the person is the killer, then it’s worth it, right?
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But what if they aren’t?
Did you just expose this innocent person to the scrutiny of the world for your own benefit?
But rather than chastizing this, he almost seems jealous of their genius.
There is something very amateurish about Shackleton’s film that makes it feel barebones.
Unfortunately, the fact is that Shackleton views this project as entertainment.
This is entertainment to him.
I don’t know.
The film acts more like an embittered therapy session.
Zodiac Killer Projectpremiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
