Jim Clarke

Authentic (how many 1910-1920’s cars were used?), riveting (except for the burning farm scene which went far too long) and engaging story telling. Overall, an excellent movie with world class production and acting. I had already read David Grann’s intensely moving and well researched book and had listened to the Audible version (highly recommended) twice. So I was very familiar with the source material. I think the movie goes one better in betraying the spiritual backdrop of the Osage people and their culture. And also with the tenderness, but very bad dynamics of Molly and Ernest’s relationship. Leaving out much of the story about these murders being a founding case for the fledgling FBI, I thought was okay - it’s in the book if someone is interested. But I think the movie could have introduced Tom White and his team more up front instead of giving us little dribbles until they finally secretly meet-up as one team. But these complaints are small points. Overall, I feel the film is a tremendous success and I hope the majority of Americans will see it at some point.- especially with many states’ school systems banning the teaching of factual history to our youth because it might upset the white students. My sincere thanks to all involved in bringing this film to us.