An account of early-1970s social activist Ira Einhorn, who murdered his girlfriend and then fled the country.An account of early-1970s social activist Ira Einhorn, who murdered his girlfriend and then fled the country.An account of early-1970s social activist Ira Einhorn, who murdered his girlfriend and then fled the country.
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- TriviaKim Poirier plays a girl with whom Ira Einhorn has an affair. However, her scenes were cut.
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I have read several books and viewed many documentaries(even an episode of "America's Most Wanted") concerning this case and still come away with the feeling that there is more to the story than is being told. Ira Einhorn was a hippie guru in Philadelphia during the 60s and 70s, and was heavily involved in thought control, paranormal, and computer information programs. He always claimed that the CIA and other government agencies were monitoring his activities, and some of this is brought out in this movie. However, for the most part this is the story from the slain woman's family point of view. I also found it very interesting that the lawyer that got Einhorn out on bail(for murder for Pete's sake!)was none other than Arlen Spector, author of the JFK "magic bullet theory" and involved in many congressional intelligence oversight activities. Watching this movie, or following the case, one can see some of the Danny Casolaro incident present. This movie is presented fairly well, and the acting is superb, but watch it and read between the lines!
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