The Menendez Brothers
★★★★★
The Menendez Brothers documentary takes viewers back to the early '90s, a time when the shocking story of these two brothers captivated the public, much like the O.J. Simpson trial. Back then, I was too young to really grasp the weight of the case, and all I knew was that these brothers had committed a heinous crime against their parents. But this documentary digs deep, opening the door to so many sides of the story we may never have known.
This film does more than just recount the shocking details; it challenges viewers to think like jurors, presenting every possible perspective. One thing that hits hard is the brutal reality of the abuse the brothers endured—something I had only heard about vaguely before. This isn’t a black-and-white documentary; it raises tough questions, especially about the complexities of abuse, justice and remorse. In watching, you realize just how far society has come in understanding and recognizing abuse since the '90s. Still, it doesn’t hand us easy answers. The documentary even points to a potential future where the brothers could be released.
If you’re looking for a documentary that keeps you on your toes and makes you question your assumptions, The Menendez Brothers is well worth the watch. By the end, you’ll want to sit down with someone and deliberate how you think the two brothers should have been sentenced.
