The Fire That Took Her
Synopsis
Mother-of-two Judy Malinowski, then 31, was doused in gasoline and set on fire by her crazed boyfriend – and one of the first ever to testify from beyond the grave, at the trial for her own murder. A story that lives at the intersection of true crime and #MeToo, THE FIRE THAT TOOK HER goes deep inside a landmark case to ask a timely question: How much must women suffer in order to be believed?
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-19
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patricia E. Gillespie
- Original Score
- Katy Jarzebowski
- Original Title
- The Fire That Took Her
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Goldcrest Films, Motto Pictures, Yellowbelly Films, MTV Documentary Films, Character
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patricia E. Gillespie
Katy Jarzebowski
Martina Radwan, Tom Hurwitz, Lisa Rinzler
Emiliano Battista
Julie Goldman, Carolyn Hepburn, Tracy Elizabeth Jarrett, Christopher Clements, Kristi Jacobson
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Goldman
Producer
Carolyn Hepburn
Producer
Tracy Elizabeth Jarrett
Producer
Christopher Clements
Producer
Patricia E. Gillespie
Director
Kristi Jacobson
Producer
Patricia E. Gillespie
Producer
Emiliano Battista
Editor
Martina Radwan
Director of Photography
Tom Hurwitz
Director of Photography
Lisa Rinzler
Director of Photography
Katy Jarzebowski
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The Fire That Took Her about?
Mother-of-two Judy Malinowski, then 31, was doused in gasoline and set on fire by her crazed boyfriend – and one of the first ever to testify from beyond the grave, at the trial for her own murder. A story that lives at the intersection of true crime and #MeToo, THE FIRE THAT TOOK HER goes deep inside a landmark case to ask a timely question: How much must women suffer in order to be believed?
Who directed The Fire That Took Her?
The Fire That Took Her was directed by Patricia E. Gillespie.
Who stars in The Fire That Took Her?
The principal cast of The Fire That Took Her includes Not specified.
When was The Fire That Took Her released and how long is it?
The Fire That Took Her was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fire That Took Her?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fire That Took Her was composed by Katy Jarzebowski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fire That Took Her?
The Fire That Took Her holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).