Brother’s Keeper

With filmmakers Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky in person for a post-screening Q&A.

Before Paradise Lost and the West Memphis 3, Joe Berlinger & Bruce Sinofsky made a film about the Ward Brothers. That film, Brother’s Keeper, would become a one of the most regarded documentaries of its time.

Brother’s Keeper 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. A police investigation and Medical Examiner’s autopsy suggested that Bill may not have died from natural causes and Delbert was arrested on charges of Second-Degree Murder. Under questioning by police, Delbert appears to have waived his rights and signed a confession, but this film suggests that he may not have been competent to do so.

From INSIDE NEW YORK – As a meat-lover who rarely eats meat (due to tuition-induced poverty and life-induced laziness), I often find myself with strong and unsatisfied carnivorous cravings. Bubby’s (120 Hudson St., 212-219-0666) restaurant and bar, fortunately, saved me, satisfying every meat craving I’ve ever had- and then some… Read the full review at Inside New York.

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With filmmakers Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky in person for a post-screening Q&A.

Before Paradise Lost and the West Memphis 3, Joe Berlinger & Bruce Sinofsky made a film about the Ward Brothers. That film, Brother’s Keeper, would become a one of the most regarded documentaries of its time.

Brother’s Keeper 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. A police investigation and Medical Examiner’s autopsy suggested that Bill may not have died from natural causes and Delbert was arrested on charges of Second-Degree Murder. Under questioning by police, Delbert appears to have waived his rights and signed a confession, but this film suggests that he may not have been competent to do so.

From INSIDE NEW YORK – As a meat-lover who rarely eats meat (due to tuition-induced poverty and life-induced laziness), I often find myself with strong and unsatisfied carnivorous cravings. Bubby’s (120 Hudson St., 212-219-0666) restaurant and bar, fortunately, saved me, satisfying every meat craving I’ve ever had- and then some… Read the full review at Inside New York.