Dirty John: The Dirty Truth

2019 2h 0m EN

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5.8

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6.2

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★5.8TMDB · 50★6.2IMDB · 1,998

DocumentaryCrime

Synopsis

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John Meehan created a terrifying trap of seduction, deceit and betrayal for countless victims. The illuminating revelations into his backstory showcase a series of events that flipped switches to create a monster wired for psychopathy. Goffard exposes John’s troubled background that built the foundation for his ominous fantasy world of lies and manipulation. In addition to hearing the Newell family’s terrifying tale, John’s first wife Tonia Bales and her daughters Emily and Abigail Meehan speak out, along with other women from his past who were caught in his web of lies.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jordan Block
Jacquelyn Newell
Keri Bunkers
Debra Newell
Johnson Cooley
John Meehan
Paige McGarvin
Terra Newell
Debra Newell
Herself
Terra Newell
Herself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sara Mast
Languages: English, French
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sara Mast, shot by Michael Marius Pessah. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jose Pulido shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jordan Block and Keri Bunkers and Johnson Cooley carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8300034 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 50 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sara Mast directs. Michael Marius Pessah behind the camera. Jose Pulido cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Sara Mast, shot by Michael Marius Pessah. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Jose Pulido shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jordan Block and Keri Bunkers and Johnson Cooley carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt8300034 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 50 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.