Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer
“The 2002 Interviews.”
Synopsis
British documentarian Nick Broomfield creates a follow-up piece to his 1992 documentary of the serial killer Aileen Wuornos, a highway prostitute who was convicted of killing six men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Interviewing an increasingly mentally unstable Wuornos, Broomfield captures the distorted mind of a murderer whom the state of Florida deems of sound mind -- and therefore fit to execute. Throughout the film, Broomfield includes footage of his testimony at Wuornos' trial.
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Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial KillerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-13
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Aileen Wuornos
Self (archive footage)
Nick Broomfield
Self
Diane Wuornos
Self
Arlene Pralle
Self (archive footage)
Tyria Moore
Self (archive footage)
Dawn Botkins
Self
Michelle Chauvin
Self
Dick Mills
Self (archive footage)
Dennis Allen
Self
Jeb Bush
Self (archive footage)
Joe Hobson
Self (archive footage)
Steve Glazer
Self
Danny Caldwell
Self
Jerry Moss
Self
Brian Jarvis
Self
Sterling Ivey
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 9, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill
- Original Score
- Rob Lane
- Original Title
- Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Lafayette Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill
Rob Lane
Joan Churchill
Claire Ferguson
Jo Human
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Broomfield
Director
Joan Churchill
Director
Jo Human
Producer
Joan Churchill
Director of Photography
Claire Ferguson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer about?
British documentarian Nick Broomfield creates a follow-up piece to his 1992 documentary of the serial killer Aileen Wuornos, a highway prostitute who was convicted of killing six men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Interviewing an increasingly mentally unstable Wuornos, Broomfield captures the distorted mind of a murderer whom the state of Florida deems of sound mind -- and therefore fit to execute. Throughout the film, Broomfield includes footage of his testimony at Wuornos' trial.
Who directed Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer?
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer was directed by Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill.
Who stars in Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer?
The principal cast of Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer includes Aileen Wuornos, Nick Broomfield, Diane Wuornos, Arlene Pralle, Tyria Moore.
When was Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer released and how long is it?
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer was composed by Rob Lane.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer?
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).