Unseen

Devastating documentary about Anthony Sowell, the unbelievably sleazy serial killer who had his way with Cleveland because the police didn't care to spend the time and energy to investigate missing women who were drug addicts, sex workers, poor, of color...they didn't stand a chance in that environment and Sowell knew it. He stashed the women's bodies all over his filthy house, holding his whole neighborhood hostage to the nasty smell emanating from his messed-up house. One of his victims, Vanessa Gay, who is a survivor is so awesome in her testimony and in her outlook. She faces odds I could never imagine and is impressive. The movie is well written, well-paced and engrossing to the end.

The filmmaker amazes with a point of view from the survivor and painting a bone chilling clear portrait of how these victims were seen through the public eye. It offers the victims a chance to tell their side and to engulf the viewer in the understanding that they are people too fighting their own demons along with defending against a neighborhood monster. Excellent documentary, a must see for all crime series fans!

Watching this film showed the realization of how black women are UNSEEN. I am grateful for the individual that took the time to interview the woman who survived such a horrific trauma. In addition she also gave a great amount of thought to those women who were murdered! Overall this film was inspiring and truthful and we as a society should recognize how women are brutalized within society!

I applaud these women for having the strength to share all they went through from beginning to end: additionally, the neighbourhood residents and relatives provided a POV not usually shown in these cases.

All of those that managed to dig themselves out of the negative lifestyles to become all they can and more is a part of the story that is most encouraging. I doubt many people would be able to endure what these survivors have been through.

I highly recommend this watch to anyone that is a aficionado of true crime. I had read a book about this case previously but learned much more watching this movie.

Warning: this is the only true crime documentary which I have watched for 5 times, and it's strange that it is a kind of hidden gem, it's a frightening story of a monster who took advantage of the most vulnerable women, and it is the story of a heroic brave woman who confronted her trauma and fear and was the star witness, the details of her abduction and the place where this monster live is terrifying.