The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst

Name: The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst
Genre: Documentary, Thriller
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Robert Durst, Andrew Jarecki, Marc Smerling, Zachary Stuart-Pontier, Lynda Obst

Documentary • TV-MA • 2015 • 1 Season

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Robert Durst, scion of one of New York’s billionaire real estate families, has been accused of three murders but never convicted. Brilliant, reclusive, and the subject of relentless media scrutiny, he’s never spoken publicly—until now. During interviews with Andrew Jarecki, he reveals secrets of the case that baffled authorities for 30 years. In 2010, Jarecki made the narrative film All Good Things based on the infamous story of Robert Durst. After Durst saw the film, he contacted Jarecki wanting to tell his story. What began as a feature documentary ultimately became a six-part series as more and more of his incredible story was revealed.

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February 8, 2015

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Brian O'Toole

The best true crime documentary of all time.

Ana

I’ve recommended it to a few friends who ended up loving it . It’s events are enraging but it has some closure at least. It’s a must watch.

Taylor

okay but this and serial started the modern true crime genre

Lene Larsen

Has been on my watch list forever. I’m so glad I saw it, one of the best true crime documentaries I’ve seen. Strongly recommend!

Rob Peake

Probably the most insane true crime documentary I’ve seen. Making A Murderer took all the hype, but this takes the crown.

Kurt

Great if you like true crime that unfolds while they make the show

Duke Nukem

Good show about a man accused of 3 murders.

Mickey Beach

Pretty damning. Definitely a weird dude. I feel sorry for everyone involved. I hope they get justice in whatever form that takes.

Chris Sicard

This documentary is proof that some people can literally get away with murder. As long law enforcement let things slip through the cracks.

Connor

Hands down one of the best true crime pieces of media ever created. Not just the absolutely stunning ending, but the whole thing is insane

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