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In this acclaimed documentary, Marina Zenovich probes the sexual misconduct case against world-renowned director Roman Polanski. Arrested for drugging and then having sex with a minor in 1977, Polanski famously pled guilty and fled the United States for France before sentencing, fearing a corrupt judge. Zenovich explores the events of that year in depth through archived footage, and also examines Polanski’s tragic past, including the murder of his wife Sharon Tate, and surviving the Holocaust.

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Condition: Brand New: An item that has never been opened or removed from the manufacturer’s sealing (if …

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Studio: Unbranded

UPC: 0774212100307

Format: DVD

Release Year: 2009

Rating: NR

Director: Marina Zenovich

Sub-Genre: Media Arts

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Movie/TV Title: Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

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In 1977, director Roman Polanski was untouchable. Film such as ROSEMARY’S BABY and CHINATOWN had cemented his reputation, and he staged a successful return to filmmaking following the death of his wife, Sharon Tate, in ’69. But his appetite for narcotics and free love landed him in serious trouble with the law after an ill-fated photo shoot with 13-year-old Samantha Gailey led to full sexual intercourse. ROMAN POLANSKI: WANTED AND DESIRED is a documentary that looks at the court case and media feeding frenzy that followed Polanski’s arrest in ’77. Director Marina Zenovich takes an intriguing approach by focusing less on the incident itself, and more on the actions of the judge who presided over the case. Polanski isn’t interviewed, but key figures such as the two opposing lawyers and Gailey all step forward to offer a harsh critique of judge Laurence Rittenband’s handling of the trial. Zenovich’s film is a real triumph. She expertly blends archival footage of Polanski with current-day reflections on the case from a host of key players. The build-up to the director’s eventual exit and exile from the U.S. is executed with real tension, and the biggest surprise is that no one involved on either side of the case blamed Polanski for fleeing. Rittenband is painted as a highly corrupt, media-hungry figure whose ego dominated the proceedings. No one involved in the case denies that Polanski did something terribly wrong, but it’s to Zenovich’s credit that she doesn’t dwell on this point. Instead she forms a harsh critique of a justice system that allows people like Rittenband to operate freely. The only missing part of the puzzle is the judge himself, who died in ’93. But the body of evidence against his actions is skillfully dissected in this impressive feature.

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UPC

0774212100307

eBay Product ID (ePID)

71099793

Product Key Features

Director

Marina Zenovich

Rating

Format

DVD

Release Year

2009

Movie/TV Title

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

Sub-Genre

Media Arts

Genre

Musical & Performing Arts

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs

Country/Region of Manufacture

USA

LeafCats

617

Film Country

USA

Release Date

20090127