Abducted in Plain Sight explained

Abducted in Plain Sight
Director:Skye Borgman
Producer:Skye Borgman
Emily Kincaid
Stephanie Tobey
Music:Carl Dante
Cinematography:Skye Borgman
Editing:James Cude
Studio:Top Knot Films
Runtime:91 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Abducted in Plain Sight, also known as Forever B, is a 2017 true crime documentary film directed by Skye Borgman. The documentary covers the kidnappings of Jan Broberg, an Idaho child who was abducted by her neighbor Robert Berchtold in the 1970s on two occasions.[1] It contains interview footage with Broberg.[2] [3] It was produced by Top Knot Films[4] and released by Netflix in 2019.[5] The story was first told in Stolen Innocence: The Jan Broberg Story, a memoir published by her and her mother in 2003.[6]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 75%, based on 24 reviews, with an average rating of 6.9/10.[7]

Awards

AwardCategoryResult
Newport Beach Film FestivalBest Documentary[8]
BendFilm FestivalBest Documentary[9]
MDIFF-HagerstownBest Documentary[10]
Phoenix Film FestivalBest Documentary[11]
Mammoth Lakes Film FestivalBravery Award[12]
DOCUTAH Film FestivalMayor's Award[13]
Tallgrass Film FestivalOutstanding Female Filmmaker[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abducted in Plain Sight: Even More Shocking Details About Jan Broberg's Kidnapping. Miller. Julie. HWD. 15 February 2019. en. February 18, 2019.
  2. Web site: The Strangest True-Crime Story Yet. Gilbert. Sophie. February 7, 2019. The Atlantic. en-US. February 18, 2019.
  3. News: 'He was a master manipulator': Abducted in Plain Sight and the truth about abuse. Freeman. Hadley. February 6, 2019. The Guardian. February 18, 2019. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  4. News: Jan Broberg, Abducted in Plain Sight: Abuse survivor's stark message. News.com.au. 6 February 2019. February 18, 2019. Reynolds. Emma.
  5. Web site: Abducted in Plain Sight . Netflix.com . Netflix . 29 April 2020.
  6. Web site: Book's villain turns up at meet. March 7, 2004. DeseretNews.com. en. February 18, 2019.
  7. Web site: Abducted in Plain Sight (2017). Rotten Tomatoes. November 14, 2022.
  8. Web site: 19TH ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY PACIFIC SALES ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS. newportbeachfilmfest.com. February 20, 2019.
  9. Web site: BENDFILM ANNOUNCES SHORT AND FEATURE FILM AWARDS FOR THE 2017 BENDFILM FESTIVAL. bendfilm.org. 15 October 2017. February 20, 2019.
  10. Web site: Meanwhile, congratulations to the winners of the 7th Annual MDIFF-Hagerstown. marylandiff.com. February 20, 2019.
  11. Web site: 2018 Award Winners Announced. phoenixfilmfestival.com. 9 April 2018 . February 20, 2019.
  12. Web site: 2017 Mammoth Lakes Film Festival Winners List. latfusa.com. 30 May 2017 . February 20, 2019.
  13. Web site: 2017 AWARD WINNERS. docutah.com. February 20, 2019.
  14. Web site: The 2017 Tallgrass Film Festival Announces Filmmaker Awards. shootonline.com. February 20, 2019.

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