Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer
dir. Nick Searcy · 2018
The value of human life is often overshadowed by societal neglect and moral ambiguity, leading to tragic consequences.
Feature
Moral Ambiguity
Mood
Dark
Look
stark, realistic, documentary-like
Structure
linear progression through investigation to trial
Plot
The story of the investigation and trial of abortion provider Dr Kermit Gosnell.
Why watch
"Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer" confronts viewers with the chilling realities of systemic failures in healthcare, depicting a harrowing courtroom drama that examines the moral complexities surrounding one of the most controversial figures in recent American history.
Cultural context
debates on abortion rightssocietal awareness of healthcare ethicsthe role of media in justicepublic perception of criminality