Captive Audience

This wasn't the best true crime documentary but it gave us a look at a real family that survived hellish circumstances only to be hit one more time with a media avalanche and another tragedy. I saw the made for TV movie and I finally heard from the family that they weren't portrayed in the most accurate light but they were happy their story was told. Most people know who Steven is and what Cary did but I don't think anyone can really know what the impact of those events had on the members of the family. I see what the director asked the actors who portrayed Steven and Cary to step in and read excerpts from the interviews. It's a little off-putting at first but with the absence of those key people it keeps the viewer involved in the story instead of cutting to a still picture of the individual. I feel this could have been more involved but I asked away with a deep respect for Mrs. Staynor and her strength.