Mommy Dead and Dearest (2017)
- Directed by
- Erin Lee Carr
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Rating
- 7.4 of 10 from 256 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
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How it feels
A documentary about the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard by her daughter Gypsy Rose and Gypsy's boyfriend. It looks at the abusive relationship between mother and daughter and the trial that followed.
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What happens
Mommy Dead and Dearest is a 2017 American documentary film directed by Erin Lee Carr about the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard. Her daughter, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and Gypsy's boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn pleaded guilty and were convicted, respectively. The documentary debuted on HBO on May 16, 2017. The documentary explores the murder and its aftermath, while also exploring the alleged abuse that Gypsy suffered at the hands of her mother, who convinced many that Gypsy suffered from a variety of illnesses. The documentary also examines the claims Dee Dee made about Gypsy's health. Godejohn was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Gypsy Rose Blanchard received a lesser sentence of 10 years and was paroled after serving 8 years. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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