Netflix is back with a new true crime documentary yet again. This time they are bringing the story of a 20-year-old United States Army soldier through the documentary I Am Vanessa Guillen. Vanessa went missing for two months while she was stationed in the U.S Army, which sparked outrage throughout the country.
Directed by Christy Wegener, the documentary takes us through various interviews with officials and deepens into the investigation. In the trailer, it is shown that a senior officer harassed Guillen at the army base. Her overall situation in the camp was not good as she suffered mentally and physically due to unknown reasons.
In the documentary, we will witness how the Venessa Guillen family was determined to find answers to the questions. They are seen protesting and demanding the military take accountability for their actions. The outrage spread throughout the state and even the country, which helped pressure the government to take responsibility.
I Am Vanessa Guillen Cast
The documentary brings us the archival footage of Venessa. Her family members were also shown and interviewed, especially her mother and siblings, who were close to her. Actress Kristen Gillibrand also appears in the documentary along with spokesperson and politician Jackie Speier.
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I Am Vanessa Guillen Plot/Synopsis
The Netflix synopsis of the documentary reads, “Vanessa Guillen was 20 years old when she was found murdered at a US Army base. Rather than submit to silence, her family fought for justice and change.”
In the trailer, we can see how the family is trying to pressure the government into making changes and reforming its laws. They submit a bill to reform the laws of sexual harassment cases within the military. Their poor handling of such situations is what leads to such heinous crimes.
Many people were seen in the city streets protesting and demanding accountability. The reformation of laws would help save countless lives. Women in such unprotected workplaces where the majority are men need some form of security from the government.
Vanessa was bludgeoned to death by another soldier from the military, and he managed to escape from the law for a long time. The laws involving the investigation of criminal cases also need to be reformed so the accused can be caught and the victim and their families can receive the justice they deserve.
I Am Vanessa Guillen Release Date and Trailer
The documentary will be premiering on Netflix on November 17, 2022.
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