An American Crime

“An American Crime,” directed by Tommy O’Haver, is a harrowing drama based on the true story of Sylvia Likens, a young girl who endures horrific abuse while in the care of a seemingly ordinary suburban housewife, Gertrude Baniszewski. The film explores themes of cruelty, complicity, and the failure of societal systems to protect the vulnerable, leaving a haunting impact on the audience.