An American Crime

An American Crime2007

Stars: Ellen Page, Hayley McFarland, Nick Searcy, Romy Rosemont
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Rating: R
Runtime: 98 minutes

An American Crime is a 2007 American crime drama film starring Ellen Page and Catherine Keener. The film is based on the true story of the torture and murder of Sylvia Likens by Indianapolis housewife Gertrude Baniszewski. It premiered at the 2007 S… more »



Gertrude Baniszewski:
You know what it's like to be sick, Sylvia. I've been sick for so long, too. I can't... discipline my kids they was I should. I punish them I know, but... sometimes with my medicine I gets so I don't know what I'm doing. [begins to cry]

Gertrude Baniszewski:
And I care for them so much. Paula, the thing is... Paula's a lot like me. I had her when I was just about your age. Then Stephanie. Then all the others. Then John left... And here I am on medicine, doing whatever I can to keep my family together. I want something better for Paula... There has to be something better... And I need to protect my children... [cries]

Gertrude Baniszewski:
Do you understand that? You kids... you're all I've got... Thank you, Sylvia. Thank you for understanding, thank you.

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