Debra Tolchinsky: True Memories and Other Falsehoods

When Netflix debuted Making a Murderer in 2015, audiences were both riveted and frustrated by this story of wrongful conviction partly based on eyewitness testimony from Penny Beerntsen, the victim of a brutal attack. In her forthcoming documentary, True Memories and Other Falsehoods, Northwestern University filmmaker Debra Tolchinsky hones in on Beerntsen’s account as part of a larger exploration of how memories are formed, implanted, and/or contaminated, especially in the context of the criminal justice system. Founder and artistic director of Facets Multimedia Milos Stehlik joins Tolchinskly in conversation.

This program is presented in partnership with the Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities.

Become a Member

Being a member of the Chicago Humanities Festival is especially meaningful during this unprecedented and challenging time. Your support keeps CHF alive as we adapt to our new digital format, and ensures our programming is free, accessible, and open to anyone online.

Make a Donation

Member and donor support drives 100% of our free digital programming. These inspiring and vital conversations are possible because of people like you. Thank you!