Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart

Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart

102 mins | Documentary | Jan. 17, 2014

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

102 mins | Documentary | Jan. 17, 2014

Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart
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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers Passion Pictures, Sky Atlantic, Public Record, Hard Working Movies
Original title Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart
Directors Jeremiah Zagar
Writers

Cast

Helen Hunt

as Pamela Smart (archive footage)

Matt Dillon

as Larry Maretto (archive footage)

Joyce Maynard

as Herself

Nicole Kidman

as Suzanne Stone Maretto (archive footage)

Joaquin Phoenix

as Jimmy Emmett (archive footage)