The Crash (2026) directed by Gareth Johnson. This true crime documentary couldn't have been made in an earlier era.* It uses found footage, primarily from emergency responder body cams, law enforcement recordings, and courtroom recordings; along with friend and family interviews. But also includes a ton of social media videos and posts from the youth involved in the crash that provides the title for the film. Mackenzie Shirilla survived the 100 m.p.h. impact that killed her boyfriend and a mutual friend of theirs. She conveniently cannot remember anything of the crash or what immediately precedes it. However, she has lived her entire life "performing" for social media. Is she still playing a role? Did she kill her boyfriend in cold blooded murder? The narrative of the film was well-constructed by the filmmakers but I wouldn't want to watch it again.
*Social media posts galore + a treasure trove of text messages + black box car data + footage from multiple security/surveillance cameras = information overload.
Streaming on Netflix.
*Social media posts galore + a treasure trove of text messages + black box car data + footage from multiple security/surveillance cameras = information overload.
Streaming on Netflix.
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