We all know true-crime is one of the most popular genres at the moment. There are documentaries and “based on true story” shows and movies coming out left and right but where most tell the story of the serial killer or a victim of a crime, HBO is bringing audiences a more critical approach.
“Mind Over Murder,” directed by Nanfu Wang, tells audiences the story of a complex murder case from the horrific event, through the investigation, the trial, and the exoneration of those accused, as well as, highlights how this too-bizaree-to-be-true case divided a rural community.
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Wang grew up in China where her family didn’t have a television in their house until she was 10 years old. Now, she is an award-winning documentarian and the director behind the HBO series. The series is split into six parts and chronicles the aforementioned story of six individuals who were convicted of the 1985 murder of Helen Wilson in Nebraska. In 2009, the “Beatrice Six” as the group became to be known, were exonerated for that murder and raised questions about the reliability of confessions and memory.
In an interview earlier this year with Vanessa Zimmer for Sundance, Wang stated that she relishes the constant learning, even though the stories of her subjects often bring her to tears. “Mind Over Murder” is likely not an exception as she explores a tragedy within a tragedy.
The series has new episodes every Monday in July and are available to stream on HBO Max. Watch the exclusive clip below of this week’s episode.