The Best of Me
“COMPRISING SOLELY OF CRIME SCENE PHOTOS/REPORTS AND PERSONAL VIDEO DIARY ENTRIES, THIS ARCHIVAL DOCUMENTARY CHRONICLES THE FINAL DAYS IN THE LIFE OF RICARDO LÓPEZ IN 1996 AS HE MAILS A BOMB TO ICELANDIC SINGER BJÖRK.”
Synopsis
In 1993 while living in suburban Atlanta and working as an exterminator, a young and alienated Ricardo López began his all-consuming fixation with the Icelandic experimental pop musician Björk. What would transpire over the next three years would lead to hundreds of diary entries, dozens of hours of home video footage, an assassination plot, and the eventual violent death of Ricardo López by his own hand.
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The Best of Me - Official Spectacle Theater Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Spectacle Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Heather Landsman
- Original Title
- The Best of Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Heather Landsman
Heather Landsman
Heather Landsman
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Heather Landsman
Producer
Heather Landsman
Editor
Heather Landsman
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Best of Me about?
In 1993 while living in suburban Atlanta and working as an exterminator, a young and alienated Ricardo López began his all-consuming fixation with the Icelandic experimental pop musician Björk. What would transpire over the next three years would lead to hundreds of diary entries, dozens of hours of home video footage, an assassination plot, and the eventual violent death of Ricardo López by his own hand.
Who directed The Best of Me?
The Best of Me was directed by Heather Landsman.
Who stars in The Best of Me?
The principal cast of The Best of Me includes Ricardo López, Björk.
When was The Best of Me released and how long is it?
The Best of Me was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best of Me?
The Best of Me holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).