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Manson Directed by Robert Hendrickson
Laurence MerrickMusic by Brooks Poston
Paul WatkinsRelease date(s) 1973 Running time 83 minutes Country United States Language English Manson is a 1973 documentary film directed by Robert Hendrickson and Laurence Merrick. It deals with the "Manson family" and has many interviews with the members of the group, including Charles Manson, "Squeaky" Fromme, and Sandra Good. This film contains original footage of the Charles Manson Family at their Spahn Ranch compound, Devil's Canyon, their Barker Ranch hideout in Death Valley, the Hall of Justice in Los Angeles and various other locations. When "Squeaky" Fromme attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford, the Manson film was banned by US District Court Judge Thomas McBride in order to preserve Ms Fromme's constitutional right to a fair and speedy trial. Robert Hendrickson's right to "free speech" was thus set aside and the matter was taken by the ACLU to the US Supreme Court.
Soundtrack music for the movie was created by Brooks Poston and Paul Watkins, two former Manson associates. As well, music performed by the Manson Family can also be heard on the soundtrack.
It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.[1]
The heavy metal band Slipknot sampled a scene from the film in the track 742617000027 from their 1999 self-titled album.
References
- ^ "Manson (1972)". The New York Times. http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/158979/Manson/details. Retrieved 2008-11-14.
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Manson Family Leadership Members Maria Alonzo · Marcus John Arneson · Susan Atkins · Ella Jo Bailey · Larry Bailey · Susan Bartell · Bobby Beausoleil · Mary Brunner · William Rex Cole · Sherry Cooper · Madaline Joan Cottage · Bruce Davis · Daniel DeCarlo · Juan Flynn · Lynette Fromme · Jennifer Gentry · Catherine Gillies · Sandra Good · Steve "Clem" Grogan · Bruce Vann Hall · John Phillip Haught · Barbara Hoyt · Linda Kasabian · Patricia Krenwinkel · Dianne Lake · Robert Lane · Charles Lovett · Kathryn Lutesinger · Ruth Ann Moorehouse · Randy Mourglea · Nancy Pitman · Vernon Plumlee · Brooks Poston · Dennis Rice · Mark Ross · Barbara Rosenberg · Stephanie Rowe · Laura Sheppard · Stephanie Schram · Mary Ann Schwarm · Mary Ann Scott · Catherine Share · Colleen Sinclair · Claudia Smith · Leslie Van Houten · Thomas Walleman · Paul Watkins · Charles "Tex" Watson · Joan WildebushMurders Gary Hinman · Abigail Folger · Wojciech Frykowski · Leno and Rosemary LaBianca · Steven Parent · Jay Sebring · Donald Shea · Sharon Tate · James and Lauren WilletPossible murders Attempted murders Beliefs In media Charles Manson discography · Lie: The Love and Terror Cult · The Family Jams · Charles Manson Superstar · Helter Skelter · Helter Skelter (1976) · I Drink Your Blood · Manson · Helter Skelter (2004) · The Devil Exists · Living Type · The Manson Family · Leslie, My Name Is EvilWikiquote · Wikimedia Commons Categories:- English-language films
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