Amanda
Amanda

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Amanda

Movie
15 min
Spanish

What is the end of confinement? Amanda is prey to one possessive love, captive in a hotel in a foreign country. She will confront her fears in search of liberty.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users95%
Director: Carolyn JonesGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the harrowing 10-year ordeal of Amanda Berry, who was kidnapped at age 16 and held captive in a Cleveland house along with two other young women. The film details her incredible escape and the subsequent reunion with her family, shedding light on the resilience of the human spirit.

Critical Reception

Amanda was widely praised for its sensitive and powerful portrayal of a horrific true crime story, focusing on the strength and survival of the victims. Critics highlighted the film's emotional impact and its ability to give a voice to those who endured unimaginable trauma.

What Reviewers Say

  • A deeply moving and important documentary that honors the survivors.

  • Effectively captures the courage and resilience of the women.

  • Offers a vital perspective on a case that shocked the nation.

Google audience: Viewers found the documentary to be incredibly powerful, inspiring, and a testament to the strength of the women involved. Many expressed their admiration for the survivors and the filmmakers' sensitive approach.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Documentary at the Critics' Choice Television Awards.

Fun Fact

The documentary features interviews with all three known survivors of the house of horrors, offering their direct perspectives on the events and their recovery.

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