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Season 1 – The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park

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Directed by Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg (directors of Reversing Roe and Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work), The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park takes a deeper look into the murder of Jennifer Levin, exposes evidence that was inadmissible in the trial and looks into the circumstances that made the story unfold the way it did. America's untamed ambition in the mid-1980s, the rarified lifestyle of New York's privileged prep school kids, sexism, elitism, an all-out tabloid media war that blamed the victim and an imperfect justice system.

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Andi Zeisler Bitch Media 07/21/2020
Even for those who don't feel any connection, direct or otherwise, to the case, The Preppy Murder does a crucial job of articulating not only the insidiousness of misogyny but also the way its directives continue... Go to Full Review Verne Gay Newsday 11/13/2019
2.5/4
Exhaustive without ever being quite comprehensive, "Death" is still a solid, sane overview. Go to Full Review Hank Stuever Washington Post 11/13/2019
Sharply told and often riveting. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 11/13/2019
Even if you remember the case well, The Preppy Murder: Death In Central Park will show you aspects of the case that the media didn't cover back in the '80s. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kathy W @kate318 Dec 11 Way too much focus on "cultural issues." It was a guy who killed a girl and got a slap on the wrist for it. The rest of the Me Too, perceived misogyny, white privilege nonsense was script chuffa to pad the documentary. See more Read all reviews
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Pat Reilly

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Wally Zeins

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Rosanna Scotto

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Magee Hickey

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Mike Sheehan

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Ellen Levin

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 13, 2019 Part 1: Woman Down in Central Park The NYPD identifies a dead girl in Central Park as Jennifer Levin; the search for her killer leads to her prep school friend Robert Chambers; Robert confesses he killed Jennifer Levin accidentally during rough sex. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 13, 2019 Part 2: Rough Sex Robert confesses he killed Jennifer Levin accidentally during rough sex; his mother hires a high-profile attorney who says Jennifer was the aggressor. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 14, 2019 Part 3: Who Is Robert Chambers? Robert's preppy persona begins to crumble; when the Church steps in to support Robert, the judge releases him on bail. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 14, 2019 Part 4: Blame the Victim The media jumps on the defense's strategy to make Jennifer seem fast and loose; the prosecution works to establish motive. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 15, 2019 Part 5: The Trial of the Decade Both sides present their cases; jurors are mesmerized by Robert's charisma; afraid Robert has charmed them, the prosecution offers a plea deal. Details

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The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg
Executive Producer
Robert Friedman, Marco Bresaz
Screenwriter
Bruce Kennedy
Network
SundanceTV
Rating
TV-14 (D|V|L)
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 13, 2019