![]() Several years after his release, he was charged again, for the separate murder of Teresa Halbach, a case that's steeped in controversy, suspicious layers, and the improbable involvement of Avery's then-16-year-old nephew, Brendan Dassey. Essentially, the docu-series-written and directed by Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos-tells the story of Steven Avery, a Wisconsin man who was wrongfully convicted of murder and served 18 years in prison. Because holy heck, is this thing an addictive watch, the type of too-insane-to-be-true story that makes you slam that Next Episode button because the facts just aren't adding up. Making a Murderer is about as perfect an example you can get of both the pros and cons of the true-crime genre. It’s definitely not a series you should binge before bed, but it’s one that you absolutely must see. It’s a grueling documentary, but a very necessary one that points out all the flaws in the government systems designed to protect children from the horrific violence and cruelty inflicted on Gabriel. In an unprecedented decision, the LA district attorney decided to prosecute not only Gabriel’s mother and her boyfriend, but also the four social workers assigned to Gabriel’s case who ignored and downplayed the obvious signs of his abuse right up until his death. The limited documentary series tells the story of Gabriel Fernandez, an 8-year-old boy who was systematically tortured and beaten to death by his mother and her boyfriend over a period of 8 months. You absolutely will be disturbed by the things you see and hear, but none of it feels exploitative. The show itself goes out of its way to make sure you know this, with a disclaimer at the beginning of every episode reading “This program includes images and dialogue relating to child abuse which may be disturbing to some viewers.” The disclaimer hangs on screen for a full 20 seconds, and even then I feel like it’s a bit of an understatement. Okay, right at the top it needs to be said that The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is not an easy watch. For those interested in a short four episode docuseries about an incredible story, look no further. ![]() From creating fake identities to stalking Sarma to impersonating her, he had a tight grip on her life until the moment they were arrested. Tricking her into thinking that he needed the money for some sort of secret society that worshipped a mysterious deity to achieve immortality, Anthony shows just how manipulative and controlling he could be. ![]() In this case, Anthony preyed not only on Sarma for not only her money but also her mother and Sarma's employees. From documentaries like The Tinder Swindler to Dirty John, the concept of coercive control is incredibly insidious. Arrested back in 2016 with her husband Anthony Strangis over a Domino's Pizza order, the couple is a classic example of coercive control. A documentary that is both frustrating and eye-opening, Bad Vegan follows the story of Sarma Meingailis, a New York City restaurateur known for her trendy vegan restaurant. ![]()
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