Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier
A true crime catfishing story about a reclusive young woman from a small Manitoba First Nation that made international headlines. NOW STREAMING ON CBC GEM
A riveting true story about a reclusive young woman from a small Manitoba First Nation who captivated the press and made international headlines. Sensationalized in the media as a high profile catfishing case involving an NBA superstar and an aspiring model, Shelly Chartier was portrayed as a master manipulator who used social media as her weapon.
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Through the sensitive and intelligent lens of Indigenous directors Lisa Jackson and Shane Belcourt, the sensationalism is swept aside to reveal something much more compelling and complex – the story of a young woman caught in historical circumstances beyond her control and how she struggles to rebuild her life after incarceration. With in-depth access to Shelly, Indictment unpacks the crime and raises important questions about the Canadian justice system
Winner of the Alanis Obomsawin award at the ImagiNATIVE Film Festival.
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Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier
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