As a longtime follower of true crime narratives, I find myself captivated by the latest developments in the Menendez Brothers saga. The upcoming Netflix documentary, “The Menendez Brothers,” promises to offer new insights into a case that has intrigued and disturbed audiences for decades.
The Menendez Brothers’ lives are being portrayed in a documentary format on Netflix, following recent news that their tale is already being presented in a scripted version on the same platform.
On Monday, it was revealed that the Netflix streaming service will premiere a documentary named “The Menendez Brothers” on October 7th. This project is being helmed by director Alejandro Hartmann from Argentina, who has previously worked on films like “Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta?” and “The Photographer: Murder in Pinamar“. According to Netflix, this documentary will provide fresh insights and a new perspective on a case that people might believe they already understand.
1996 saw Lyle and Erik Menendez being found guilty for the murders of their parents, a case that gained significant attention in the late 20th century. For the first time in three decades, both brothers share their thoughts on this trial that captivated the nation. Director Alejandro Hartmann, renowned from Argentina, uses extensive interviews with Lyle, Erik, lawyers involved, journalists who reported on it, jurors, family members, and experts for a unique look at a case many believe they understand. He provides new insights and a fresh perspective on this story.
The news emerges as the true-crime drama series by Ryan Murphy, titled “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story“, tops Netflix’s rankings in the U.S. This series delves into the real-life case of the brothers who were found guilty in 1996 for killing their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez. In simpler terms, the show is currently the most popular on Netflix in America, and it tells the story of two brothers who were sentenced for murdering their real-life parents.
Following the premiere of “Monsters” a week ago on Thursday, Erik Menendez voiced his criticism towards both the show and Netflix, citing issues with the scripted series that has sparked controversy among viewers. This controversy stems from certain scenes that depict an incestuous relationship between the adult brothers, with instances such as lip-kissing and a scene where their mother, portrayed by Chloë Sevigny, discovers them kissing in the shower. During his retrial in 1995, Lyle admitted to molesting Erik when they were children. In this series, each brother discusses this past molestation with their attorney, Leslie Abramson, played by Ari Graynor, while they recount the abuse they endured at the hands of their father, José.
In his statement, posted by Tammi Menendez on social media, Erik expressed, “I felt we had progressed past the falsehoods and destructive character depictions of Lyle, which seemed to be a distorted caricature based on the biased and malicious portrayals prevalent in the series. I can only suspect that they were intentionally fabricated. With a sense of sadness, I express my belief that Ryan Murphy is not this uninformed or inaccurate about our lives to have done this without ill intentions.
He continued, “It is sad for me to know that Netflix’s dishonest portrayal of the tragedies surrounding our crime have taken the painful truths several steps backward — back through time to an era when the prosecution built a narrative on a belief system that males were not sexually abused, and that males experienced rape trauma differently than women. Those awful lies have been disrupted and exposed by countless brave victims over the last two decades who have broken through their personal shame and bravely spoken out. So now Murphy shapes his horrible narrative through vile and appalling character portrayals of Lyle and of me and disheartening slander.”
As a gamer, I can’t help but be intrigued by the latest retelling of the Menendez Brothers’ tale. Back in 1994, both Fox and CBS aired their own TV movies about the murders. Fast forward to 2017, Lifetime brought us “Menendez: Blood Brothers,” while NBC’s “Law & Order: True Crime” also delved into the case with Edie Falco portraying Abramson. In 2023, Peacock aired a docudrama titled “Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed” that featured Roy Rosselló, a former member of boy band Menudo, who alleged José Menendez had sexually assaulted him when he was just a teenager. It’s fascinating to see how the story continues to unfold on various screens!
The Menendez Brothers is created by Ross M. Dinerstein and Rebecca Evans. Ross Girard and Mark McCune serve as executive producers, while Dani Sloane, Gina Scarlata, Cecilia Salguero, Will Mavronicolas, and JP Quicquaro take on co-executive producer roles.
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2024-09-23 18:54