Movie Description

The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring

(2023)

Overview

In a candid, first-time interview with Rachel Lee, the so-called teenage mastermind behind a string of high-profile celebrity robberies in 2008 and 2009, the film examines the motivations of Lee and a group of her friends who broke into celebrity homes in Hollywood to ransack and steal, exploring the possible reasons behind her actions including mental health issues and addictions, as well as the climate of celebrity excess that fueled the teens, recontextualizing the events behind the sensational headlines.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2023-10-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 35m

Homepagehttps://www.hbo.com/movies/the-ringleader-the-case-of-the-bling-ring

Production CompaniesHBO Documentary Films,Story Syndicate,Carr Lot Productions

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Crime