Using experimental narrative structure as his vehicle, Benning recreates the sensationalized and controversial circumstances surrounding Lorencia Bembenek, aka "Bambi", former "Playboy bunny" turned cop, turned accused and convicted killer who disappeared after a daring escape from prison. The film shows the evolution of Benning's and Bembenek's relationship presented through their actual letters read in voice over which depict the filmmaker's curiosity with the subject as it evolves from intrigue to a love obsession.
Credits
Used Innocence Cast
Name |
Character |
Ron Vawter
He was 40, 45 years old when he died
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as Donald Eisenberg |
Jan Miner
She was 71, 86 years old when she died
|
as Laurie Bembenek |
James Benning
He was 46, now 81 years old
|
as (voice) |
Michael Weber
She was 23, 32 years old when she died
|
as Investigator |
Kevin Henderson
He was 25, now 60 years old
|
as Sean Schultz |
Used Innocence Crew
Name |
Department |
James Benning as Director. He was 46 (now 81) years old
|
Directing |
James Benning as Writer. He was 46 (now 81) years old
|
Writing |