Based on a true story from the 1960s, strangler in boston Follow the assault and murder of dozens of Boston women. A true crime thriller told not from a biopic of the killer himself, but from the perspective of the woman who first broke the news. Loretta McLaughlin, a reporter for the newspaper Record-American, launched her own investigation when the case was mishandled by law enforcement. After uncovering a pattern, she’s determined to bring the killers to justice and keep the women of Boston safe and informed in the process.
Written and directed by Matt Ruskin, the main cast includes proud and prejudice It stars Keira Knightley as Loretta, Carrie Coon as Jean Cole, Alessandro Nivola as Detective Conley, and Chris Cooper as Jack McClane. rant screen While in attendance, Knightley was asked how impressed she was about the nature of the investigation, with what women faced throughout the case. Here’s what she said:
Keira Knightley: The whole movie is really a love song for female investigative journalists. And really emphasize the importance of putting women in positions of power in storytelling because it was these two women who actually did, “This is an important story. For women in Boston to keep this message, it needs to be made public and safe.”
I think, for the most part, it was a story that was ignored by the male base at the time. And I didn’t know that their male colleagues would see the importance of it. So I think it’s great to be part of something that really highlights how important having as many good female journalists as possible is to the safety of our community.
What We Know About the Women Who Actually Broke the Story of Boston Stranger
McLaughlin and Cole were the first to connect a murder chain with a serial killer, showing the importance of having female investigative reporters. With the Police Department not getting what they wanted, these women risked their lives to protect the women of Boston, leaving nothing behind. The killer became known as “Boston Strangler” because of McLaughlin and Cole’s reporting.
In addition to ongoing investigations, Loretta balances work and home life at a time when women have to work in certain professions. During her time as a reporter, she has encountered resistance from men, which further strengthens her determination to uncover the truth behind the murders. Although both McLaughlin and Cole played important roles in solving the case, their feats have never been recorded in history.
While they deserve to see their story on screen, neither woman lived to see this film come to life. Cole died in 2015 and McLaughlin died three years later. But whether they died or not, Ruskin chose to tell strangler in boston From Loretta’s perspective, it is guaranteed that the breakthroughs of journalists will eventually be recognized by the world.
strangler in boston Stream exclusively on Hulu starting March 17.