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Bruce Sinofsky

Born March 31, 1956 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Died February 21, 2015 · aged 58

Bruce Sinofsky (March 31, 1956 – February 21, 2015) was an American documentary film director, particularly known for his films the Paradise Lost trilogy, Brother's Keeper and Some Kind of Monster, all created with Joe Berlinger. Sinofsky was born in Boston, Massachusetts. As Senior Editor for Maysles, he worked on commercials and feature films until 1991, when he and Joe Berlinger formed their o…

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Devil's KnotDevil's Knot · 2013
Devil's Knot
★ 6.22013
MovieCrimeDrama
The savage murders of three young children sparks a controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a satanic ritual.
Paradise Lost 3: PurgatoryParadise Lost 3: Purgatory · 2012
Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory
★ 7.42012
MovieDocumentaryCrime
A further investigation into the arrest of three teenagers convicted of killing three young boys in Arkansas who spent nearly 20 years in prison before being released after new DNA evidence indicated they may be innocent.
Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood HillsParadise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills · 1996
Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills
★ 7.61996
MovieDocumentaryCrime
A horrific triple child murder leads to an indictment and trial of three nonconformist boys based on questionable evidence.
Metallica: Some Kind of MonsterMetallica: Some Kind of Monster · 2004
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
★ 7.12004
MovieDocumentaryMusic
After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new album and confronting their personal demons, the band learns to open up in ways they never thought possible.
Paradise Lost 2: RevelationsParadise Lost 2: Revelations · 2000
Paradise Lost 2: Revelations
★ 7.22000
MovieDocumentaryCrime
Revisiting the 1994 Arkansas murder of three 8-year-old boys and the three teenagers convicted of the crime. A follow up to Paradise Lost, Revelations features new interviews with the convicted men, as well as with the original judge and police investigators.
Brother's KeeperBrother's Keeper · 1992
Brother's Keeper
★ 7.11992
MovieDocumentary
This documentary by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky details the murder trial of Delbert Ward. Delbert was a member of a family of four elderly brothers, working as semi-literate farmers and living together in isolation from the rest of society until William's death.
Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your GuruTony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru · 2016
Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru
★ 6.42016
MovieDocumentary
Granted unprecedented access, director Berlinger captures renowned life and business strategist Tony Robbins behind the scenes of his mega seminar Date with Destiny, pulling back the curtain on this life-altering and controversial event, the zealous participants and the man himself.
Terminal BlissTerminal Bliss · 1992
Terminal Bliss
★ 4.41992
MovieDrama
Alex and John are childhood friends growing up in an affluent neighborhood, they are as close as two can be. When a new girl joins their exclusive circle of friends, a jealous rift begins between the two as they both vie for her attention. Will the young men realize the value of their friendship before it's too late?

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