The Son & The Reenactment
I really liked this documentary - interesting topic (especially from a journalism ethics perspective). My two lingering thoughts...
The Son: I would be very sensitive to the plight of someone who grew up with a murderous dad in prison. That was undoubtedly rough. So I began watching the scene of Bill and him talk with an open heart. However, I was absolutely repulsed the more that came out of his mouth. First off, he's more than willing to tarnish the reputation of the VICTIM with falsities in order to justify the vicious acts of his father. Secondly, he indicates (with aggression in his eyes) that his father committed acts x amount of years ago and almost seems combative about the fact that he should be set free as he talks to Bill. It's honestly terrifying that he is in a position of authority as a Reverend. He's diluted, insensitive and slanderous. What a discussion they could have had had he come with a more realistic attitude.
The reenactment: Watching this made me really awkward. I don't understand why that was necessary or how that was possibly helpful to him? With that said, I didn't gruesomely lose my sister so if he did need it to move on, who am I to judge? What do people think the purpose of that was?
Well done film. I wish everyone involved peace on the topic.