

Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer
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- Crime
In this documentary, filmmaker Nick Broomfield follows the saga of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who has been accused of committing a brutal series of murders. Broomfield conducts interviews with Wuornos herself, and his crew films her trial as well as her interactions with religious fanatic Arlene Pralle, who gives Wuornos dubious advice and legally adopts her. The cameras also roll as the accused's attorney ignores the case at hand to negotiate a deal to sell his client's story.
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer is a 1992 documentary by filmmaker Nick Broomfield that examines the case of Aileen Wuornos, a woman accused of committing a series of murders. The film follows her trial while investigating the influence of those around her, including a religious advocate and her attorney, who appear more interested in profiting from her story than ensuring her defense.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Aileen WuornosSelf- Arlene PralleSelf
Tyria MooreSelf - Aileen's Girlfriend- Mike ReynoldsSelf - Biographer
- Steve GlazerSelf - Lawyer
- Merle CannonballSelf - Bartender, Last Resort
- Jesse 'The Human Bomb' AvilesSelf
- Brian JarvisSelf
- Stéphane MarkcovichSelf
- Michael McCarthySelf
- Dick MillsSelf

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Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of A Serial Killer
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When was this documentary released?
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer was released on November 1, 1992.
What is the documentary about?
The film follows the trial of Aileen Wuornos, accused of serial murder, while documenting her interactions with those around her—including religious advocate Arlene Pralle and her attorney—who seek to profit from her story rather than mount a proper legal defense.
Who directed this documentary?
Nick Broomfield directed and filmed the documentary, conducting interviews with Wuornos herself and capturing footage of her trial and key interactions.
Is this documentary still available to watch?
Yes, the film has been released and is available through various streaming and rental platforms, though availability may vary by region.










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