Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography
Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography

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Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography

2017
Movie
90 min
English

"Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography," Smart explains her story in her own words and provides previously untold details about her infamous abduction and nine-month nightmare in the grasps of her cruel captors. Now 29 years old, she shares the perspective she gained through the ordeal and how she has moved past it to focus on marriage, motherhood and advocating for others. Smart's family, along with law enforcement involved with investigating the disappearance and eyewitnesses, reveal new information about the case and reflect on her remarkable recovery and perseverance.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Elizabeth SmartGenres: Documentary, Biography

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the harrowing ordeal of Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted at age 14 from her Salt Lake City bedroom in 2002. The film details her 9 months of captivity and her eventual rescue, offering her perspective on the trauma and survival. Smart shares her story of resilience and the journey toward reclaiming her life after experiencing profound violation. It explores the psychological impact of her abduction and the strength she found in speaking out.

Critical Reception

The documentary was primarily met with a response focused on Smart's personal courage in sharing her story. Critics acknowledged the difficult subject matter and praised Smart's bravery and articulate retelling of her experience. While not a widely reviewed film in the traditional sense, its reception centered on its powerful and important personal testimony.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Elizabeth Smart's courage in sharing her personal story.

  • Highlights the resilience and strength of a survivor.

  • Documents a significant and deeply personal event with sensitivity.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this documentary is not readily available, but general audience reception often centers on the profound impact of Elizabeth Smart's story and her strength as a survivor.

Fun Fact

Elizabeth Smart has become a prominent advocate for victims' rights and is the founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, working to prevent child abduction and sexual assault.

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Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography is, as the name implies, Elizabeth Smart’s story told in her own words. Smart was abducted as a young teen, held captive by a deranged couple, brainwashed, and repeatedly raped for almost a year before she wa...