In September 2009, Roman Polanski was arrested in Switzerland on a 30-year-old warrant. In 1978, the filmmaker skipped bail and escaped to France. For decades, no-one truly understood why. This documentary that reveals the truth about the bungled legal proceedings which brought about his escape. In her riveting reopening of this controversial and, as it turns out, very complex case, filmmaker Marina Zenovich fashions a perceptive and intelligent exploration of what really happened and casts a very different light on Polanski's decision, as well as the workings of the American legal system. Revisiting all of the key players, including the lawyers, the victim and the media, the film looks at the conduct of the judge whose handling of the case was unusual. In addition, it incorporates insightful interviews from the present, bringing new comprehension and clarity to events long clouded by myths and presumptions.
| Title | Storyville - Season 13 Episode 24 : Roman Polanski - Wanted and Desired |
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| First Air Date | 1997-11-15 |
| Last Air Date | 2025-03-11 |
| Number of Episodes | 678 |
| Number of Seasons | 29 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | BBC Four, BBC Two, |
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Episodes List
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 1 Blast! Blast!
2009-01-07Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 2 Fashion Victim Fashion Victim
2009-01-21Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 3 Wild Art: Olly and Suzi Paint Predators Wild Art: Olly and Suzi Paint Predators
2009-02-02Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 4 Heavy Load Heavy Load
2009-02-09Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 5 Prostitution Behind the Veil Prostitution Behind the Veil
2009-02-14Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 6 Ghosts of the 7th Cavalry Ghosts of the 7th Cavalry
2009-02-16Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 7 Maradona: In the Hands of the Gods Maradona: In the Hands of the Gods
2009-02-23Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 8 Bulletproof Salesman Bulletproof Salesman
2009-03-02Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 9 Robert Capa - In Love and War Robert Capa - In Love and War
2009-03-07Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 10 The Children's Ward The Children's Ward
2009-03-09Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 11 The Jazz Baroness The Jazz Baroness
2009-04-17Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 12 Up for Debate - Team Qatar Up for Debate - Team Qatar
2009-05-11Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 13 The Baby and the Buddha The Baby and the Buddha
2009-05-18Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 14 The Jew who Dealt with Nazis - Killing Kasztner The Jew who Dealt with Nazis - Killing Kasztner
2009-05-25Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 15 The Genius and the Boys The Genius and the Boys
2009-06-06Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 16 Blindsight Blindsight
2009-06-07Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 17 Angels of Rio Angels of Rio
2009-06-08Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 18 The Trials of Oppenheimer The Trials of Oppenheimer
2009-07-15Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 19 The Time of their Lives The Time of their Lives
2009-07-20Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 20 Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
2009-07-26Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 21 Man on Wire Man on Wire
2009-08-02Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 22 The Baby and the Buddha The Baby and the Buddha
2009-09-06Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 23 Napoli - City of the Damned Napoli - City of the Damned
2009-09-14Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 24 Roman Polanski - Wanted and Desired Roman Polanski - Wanted and Desired
2009-10-13Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 25 Men of the City Men of the City
2009-10-24Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 26 War Heroes - Section 60 Arlington Cemetery War Heroes - Section 60 Arlington Cemetery
2009-11-09Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 27 Hi Society - The Wonderful World of Nicky Haslam Hi Society - The Wonderful World of Nicky Haslam
2009-11-17Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 28 Survivors: The Horse Boy Survivors: The Horse Boy
2009-11-24Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 29 Simon Mann's African Coup: Black Beach Simon Mann's African Coup: Black Beach
2009-12-01Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 13 :Episode 30 The Age of Stupid The Age of Stupid
2009-12-14Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....