Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart(2014)
One woman's trial, a nation's entertainment.
Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart Synopsis
In an extraordinary and tragic American story, a small town murder becomes one of the highest profile cases of all time. From its historic role as the first televised trial to the many books and movies made about it, the film looks at the media’s enduring impact on the case.
Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart (2014) is a documentary film directed by Jeremiah Zagar, released on January 17, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Joyce Maynard. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeremiah Zagar
- Cinematographer:
- Naiti Gámez
- Production:
- Hard Working Movies, Passion Pictures, Sky Atlantic, Public Record
- Status:
- Released
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Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart?
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The main cast of Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart (2014) includes Joyce Maynard. The film was directed by Jeremiah Zagar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart released?
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Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart was released on January 17, 2014 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart worth watching?
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Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart (2014) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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