The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring
In a candid, first-time interview with Rachel Lee, the so-called teenage mastermind behind a string of high-profile celebrity robberies in 2008 and 2009, the film examines the motivations of Lee and a group of her friends who broke into celebrity homes in Hollywood to ransack and steal, exploring the possible reasons behind her actions including mental health issues and addictions, as well as the climate of celebrity excess that fueled the teens, recontextualizing the events behind the sensational headlines.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 1, 2023
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Documentary, Crime
User Score
85%
Original Title
The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring
Production Companies
HBO Documentary Films, Story Syndicate, Carr Lot Productions
Director
Erin Lee Carr
Description
In a candid, first-time interview with Rachel Lee, the so-called teenage mastermind behind a string of high-profile celebrity robberies in 2008 and 2009, the film examines the motivations of Lee and a group of her friends who broke into celebrity homes in Hollywood to ransack and steal, exploring the possible reasons behind her actions including mental health issues and addictions, as well as the climate of celebrity excess that fueled the teens, recontextualizing the events behind the sensational headlines.
