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You may not be overly familiar with the 2000s TV show "To Catch a Predator," but chances are you’ve heard about it. Originally starting as a segment on NBC Dateline, the Chris Hansen–hosted program became a cultural sensation, drawing huge audiences even as critics questioned its sordid tone and the ethical and legal issues surrounding its infamous “sting” operations.
Although "To Catch a Predator" went off the air in 2008, the rise of internet entertainment sparked a wave of copycat shows, and Chris Hansen himself returned with new true crime programming on streaming platforms. Yet, with all the popularity surrounding Hansen and these types of programs, the bigger questions — Should these shows exist? Are they truly helping solve problems, or exploiting them? — have often been ignored.
In PREDATORS, award-winning filmmaker David Osit (MAYOR, THE BALLAD OF LEFTY BROWN) shines a powerful light on this phenomenon. His documentary dissects why audiences are drawn to these programs, puts Chris Hansen and others under scrutiny, and challenges the ethics of entertainment disguised as justice.
Praised by critics as one of the year’s best documentaries — and already generating Oscar buzz — PREDATORS is a must-see for anyone interested in true crime, media ethics, or the intersection of entertainment and justice.
Join us for our conversation with David Osit, where we dive deep into his filmmaking process, the legacy of TO CATCH A PREDATOR, and the cultural fascination with predator-hunting shows. On INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, starting now…
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You may not be overly familiar with the 2000s TV show "To Catch a Predator," but chances are you’ve heard about it. Originally starting as a segment on NBC Dateline, the Chris Hansen–hosted program became a cultural sensation, drawing huge audiences even as critics questioned its sordid tone and the ethical and legal issues surrounding its infamous “sting” operations.
Although "To Catch a Predator" went off the air in 2008, the rise of internet entertainment sparked a wave of copycat shows, and Chris Hansen himself returned with new true crime programming on streaming platforms. Yet, with all the popularity surrounding Hansen and these types of programs, the bigger questions — Should these shows exist? Are they truly helping solve problems, or exploiting them? — have often been ignored.
In PREDATORS, award-winning filmmaker David Osit (MAYOR, THE BALLAD OF LEFTY BROWN) shines a powerful light on this phenomenon. His documentary dissects why audiences are drawn to these programs, puts Chris Hansen and others under scrutiny, and challenges the ethics of entertainment disguised as justice.
Praised by critics as one of the year’s best documentaries — and already generating Oscar buzz — PREDATORS is a must-see for anyone interested in true crime, media ethics, or the intersection of entertainment and justice.
Join us for our conversation with David Osit, where we dive deep into his filmmaking process, the legacy of TO CATCH A PREDATOR, and the cultural fascination with predator-hunting shows. On INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, starting now…
#ToCatchAPredator #ChrisHansen #PredatorsDocumentary#DavidOsit #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeDocumentary #MediaEthics#InsideTheArthouse #OscarBuzz #DocumentaryFilm #FilmPodcast#CulturalCritique
To Catch a Predator
Chris Hansen
Predator sting operations
NBC Dateline To Catch a Predator
Predator hunting shows
David Osit Predators documentary
Predators 2025 documentary
Predators David Osit interview
true crime documentaries 2025
media ethics in true crime
exploitation in entertainment
Inside the Arthouse podcast
Oscar documentary contenders 2025
@laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge @InsidetheArthouse @MTVdocs
Listen to us (or Watch us!) on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
#arthouse #arthouseFilm @laemmle #BehindTheScenes #FilmDiscussion #MovieReview #NewReleases #NewFilmReleases #FilmLovers #Cinema #MoviePodcast #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #LaemmleTheatres #FilmDistribution #MovieIndustry #FilmBusiness Video Podcast Independent Film / Indie Film Arthouse Film / Arthouse Movie Film Lovers / Cinema New Movie Releases / New Film Releases Repertory Cinema / Classic Films / Classic Movies Filmmaker Interviews / Filmmakers (Directors, Writers, Producers) Film Distributors / Film Distribution Movie Industry / Film Business / Movie Business Behind-the-Scenes Insights Film Discussion / Movie Reviews / Film Analysis Greg Laemmle / Raphael Sbarge Laemmle Theatres
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