‘MARLENE’
A MOVIE BASED ON JULIAN SHER’S BOOK ON THE TRUSCOTT CASE
Marlene is a 2020 docudrama film, directed by Wendy Hill-Tout. Based on Julian Sher’s book, “Until you are Dead” the film tells the dramatic story of how Steven Truscott’s wife Marlene fought to clear the name of her husband who had been wrongfully convicted of murder.
The movie stars Kristin Booth as Marlene Truscott, and Greg Bryk as Steven Truscott. Ryan Northcott plays Julian Sher, who was an investigative producer with CBC’s the fifth estate.
It premiered at the 2020 Calgary International Film Festival. It was subsequently screened at the 2020 Whistler Film Festival, where it was named runner-up for the festival’s Audience Award.
The Toronto Star called it “both a detective story and romance” that shows love can conquer anything if it’s strong enough.
“A solid cast … conveys the horror of the case … and the outrage of a justice system gone wrong,” said the National Observer.
WHERE TO WATCH THE MOVIE
Plus available on broadcast channels such as Bell, Rogers, Shaw, Telus and Cogeco
FICTIONAL NEW MOVIE PACKS ‘EMOTIONAL TRUTH’ OF STEVEN TRUSCOTT’S WRONGFUL CONVICTION FOR REPORTER WHO HELPED EXPOSE THE CASE
On a movie set in Calgary, Julian had the eerie experience of watching actors portray the Truscotts and himself, re-enacting pivotal scenes that changed all their lives. Read his account in the Toronto Star.
Top left: Julian talks with Kristin Booth, who plays the title role of Marlene Truscott
Top right: Julian on the set with director Wendy Hill-Tout during a key scene that reenacts a meeting when the Truscotts and Julian discuss the filming of the CBC documentary that would change their lives.
Left: The actor Ryan Northcott who plays Julian in the movie.
Photo credits: Benjamin Laird