Used Innocence

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

95 minutes

Year:

1989

Director:

James Benning

Cast:

Sean Schultz

Investigator

(voice)

Narrator

Robert Kraemer

Crew:

Director

Writer