# Charlie Says (2019)

> A prison educator challenges three Manson followers to confront the indoctrination and horrific crimes that shaped their lives.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/322590

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: Mary Harron
- Cast: Hannah Murray, Sosie Bacon, Marianne Rendón, Merritt Wever, Matt Smith, Suki Waterhouse, Chace Crawford, Annabeth Gish
- TMDB rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1759744/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: brooding, disturbing, serious, true crime viewing, serious drama night

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