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The Imposter Is a Great Story. Not a Great Film. | Escape into Reality #5
The Imposter tells the unbelievable true story of a 23-year-old Frenchman who convinces a grieving Texas family that he’s their missing 13-year-old son. It's a case full of deception, denial, and deeper mystery — the kind of story that should make for a gripping documentary.
But does that make it a good documentary? Or is true crime a voyeuristic pleasure best left to late night television? Despite its negative connotation, true crime continues to be one of the top sub-genres and that deserves a discussion.
Original music by our friend Nikhil Lobo. Got thoughts or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you — reach out at [email protected].
Links:
I've Pretended to be 500 children by VICE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEU2R3F4Syw
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By Hamad, Shantanu, Soham & NataliaThe Imposter tells the unbelievable true story of a 23-year-old Frenchman who convinces a grieving Texas family that he’s their missing 13-year-old son. It's a case full of deception, denial, and deeper mystery — the kind of story that should make for a gripping documentary.
But does that make it a good documentary? Or is true crime a voyeuristic pleasure best left to late night television? Despite its negative connotation, true crime continues to be one of the top sub-genres and that deserves a discussion.
Original music by our friend Nikhil Lobo. Got thoughts or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you — reach out at [email protected].
Links:
I've Pretended to be 500 children by VICE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEU2R3F4Syw