A Friend of the Family: True Evil
“A nightmare revisited. A life reclaimed.”
Synopsis
Jan Broberg and her family tell the unbelievable story of how she survived two kidnappings and years of childhood sexual abuse by a family friend.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 2022
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- Director
- Paul F. Ryan
- Original Title
- A Friend of the Family: True Evil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Dateline Productions
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Paul F. Ryan
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Paul F. Ryan
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What is A Friend of the Family: True Evil about?
Jan Broberg and her family tell the unbelievable story of how she survived two kidnappings and years of childhood sexual abuse by a family friend.
Who directed A Friend of the Family: True Evil?
A Friend of the Family: True Evil was directed by Paul F. Ryan.
Who stars in A Friend of the Family: True Evil?
The principal cast of A Friend of the Family: True Evil includes Jan Broberg Felt, Andrea Canning, Mary Ann Broberg, Susan Broberg, Karen Campbell.
When was A Friend of the Family: True Evil released and how long is it?
A Friend of the Family: True Evil was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.