Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier (2017)

Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier (2017) poster

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. 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.

Director: Shane Belcourt, Lisa Jackson
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Shawn Pierce
Cinematography: Andrew Forbes, James Klopko
Editing: Brendan Woollard
Production: Frantic Films, CBC
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

prison, canada, marriage, fraud, victim, basketball, first nations, offender, catfishing, crime

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier about?
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. 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.
Who directed Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier?
Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier was directed by Shane Belcourt, Lisa Jackson.
Who stars in Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier?
Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier stars Shelly Chartier.
How long is Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier?
Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
What genre is Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier?
Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier is a Crime, Documentary film.
Where was Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier produced?
Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier was produced in Canada.