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Truth and Lies: The Menendez Brothers
“American sons. American murderers.”
6.2 / 10• 2017• 2h 20m•NR• English
DocumentaryTV MovieCrime
Storyline
A Hollywood movie executive and his wife, a one-time beauty queen, were brutally slain in the den of their Spanish-style mansion. The special uncovers the hidden clues of the Menendez family's descent into hell including never-before-seen home movies and photos from the family vault and testimony from members of the Menendez inner circle. The brothers' best friends and neighbors, the lead detectives, lawyers and jurors from the case, and the family members profile the intimate details of the Menendez family, including Erik's secret life.
Cast & Crew
Lyle Menendez
Self (archive footage)
Lead
Erik Menendez
Self (archive footage)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Truth and Lies: The Menendez Brothers is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
