Used Innocence (1989)

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.

Released

1989-02-22

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

95 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

James Benning

TMDB rating

6.0/10 from 5 votes