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Used Innocence
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Used Innocence

Feb 22, 1989
1h 35m
★ 6.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

Kevin Henderson

Sean Schultz

Kevin Henderson

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Investigator

Michael Weber

James Benning

(voice)

James Benning

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Narrator

Dick Blau

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Robert Kraemer

Jack Fuller

Ron Vawter

Donald Eisenberg

Ron Vawter

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(voice)

Lawrencia Bembenek

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Laurie Silkscreening

Sue Choate

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Judy Zess

Linda Clements

Jan Miner

Laurie Bembenek

Jan Miner

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