Tabloid

This documentary delves into the sensational 1977 trial of Joyce McKinney, a former Miss Wyoming accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Mormon missionary. The film explores the media frenzy surrounding the case and McKinney's increasingly bizarre claims, including that the missionary was brainwashed and that she had a psychic connection with him.

Errol Morris's 'Tabloid' was met with critical acclaim for its masterful use of archival footage and interviews to dissect the sensationalism of the McKinney trial. Reviewers praised the film's ability to present a complex and often absurd narrative with a degree of objectivity while still highlighting the inherent strangeness of the events and the media's role in shaping public perception.

• A fascinating and often bizarre exploration of a notorious media circus.
• Morris skillfully uses archival material to question objective truth and media manipulation.
• The film is both darkly humorous and deeply unsettling.

Google audience: Viewers found the documentary to be a compelling and often unbelievable look into a true crime story. Many were fascinated by the absurdity of the events and the media's handling of the case, with some expressing sympathy for Joyce McKinney and others remaining skeptical.

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 1998.

During the trial, Joyce McKinney claimed that she and the missionary had engaged in sexual acts with a dog, which she described as 'dogging'.