Lorena

TV Mini Series
2019
TV-MA
1h 4m

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

2.7K

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From Executive Producer Jordan Peele, this four-part docuseries re-investigates the events of 1993, where Lorena Bobbitt sliced off her husband's penis after years of abuse.From Executive Producer Jordan Peele, this four-part docuseries re-investigates the events of 1993, where Lorena Bobbitt sliced off her husband's penis after years of abuse.From Executive Producer Jordan Peele, this four-part docuseries re-investigates the events of 1993, where Lorena Bobbitt sliced off her husband's penis after years of abuse.

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

2.7K

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Awards
- 1 nomination total

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Summary

Reviewers say 'Lorena' is a comprehensive documentary exploring domestic violence, media sensationalism, and societal attitudes. It is praised for thorough research, balanced portrayal of Lorena and John Bobbitt, and evoking empathy for Lorena while highlighting John's abusive behavior. Some critics argue it has a political bias in its final episode, detracting from the narrative. Despite this, it is widely regarded for illuminating the complexities of domestic abuse and its impact on survivors.

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7markanthonypowell

Both sides

It's amazing to watch this as an adult. As a kid I saw bits on the news, but never the whole picture of her abuse. After the trials you heard his torrid stories. This show you get the whole picture. You see where they are now and that she's grown as a person, and he's still clearly not.

7rupalipawar-82063

Okay okayish for One time watch

It was kind of boring and repetitive with some random stupid opinions of politically influenced people it seems. These comments seemed irrelevant and could have been avoided to make it of better quality. I am not American, neither I know more about politics there but still I could tell the documentary is politically motivated.

I feel sorry for the victims of the domestic violence, I have witnessed it very closely. I wish all people should treat others like the way they would like to get treated.

10jenjoejace

Finally, we see another side of the story.

This series shows factual evidence of news clips, video clips from the courts and testimonies from all that are involved such as family, friends, neighbors, doctors, psychiatrists, etc. As a survivor of abuse, it was hard to hear everything that was being said. But the footage of the entire Bobbit trial gave all the evidence needed to see another side of the story.

9becca7931

DON'T STOP AT EPISODE ONE - the other 3 episodes are like a different documentary

I read many of the reviews and it seems most of the one star reviews I read seem to be a result of stopping during or after the first episode. I agree with you, the first episode is all over the place. I recommend continuing on to episode 2 in which the style of the documentary finds it's footing. Episode 4 contains a lot of information that most people were probably not privy to since it occurred after both trials concluded.

7rachelaliv11