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"Over the years, the Manson Family story has been documented, dramatized and lampooned in dozens of films and television programs. This comprehensive study examines the various on-screen portrayals, from factual accounts based on prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi's true crime classic Helter Skelter to prime-time TV dramas to a claymation spoof and even hardcore porn"--
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The author offers a comprehensive history and review of the portrayal of the Manson family on film and television from the time of the family's infamy in the late 60s to the present day. The text summarizes the family and the murders they committed in a brief introduction, then goes on to explore the films and shows that were directly or indirectly influenced by the family and the cultural atmosphere at the time. Included in the text are a great many shots from movies or movie posters; of note are the unusual films the reader may not have heard of including spoofs and animation pieces. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
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