The cast of They Called Him Mostly Harmless consists of the men and women on Facebook who did a deep dive into discovering the identity of a now-deceased man who introduced himself as "Mostly Harmless" to hikers.
Directed by Patricia Gillespie, the new Max documentary explores the impacts of both the true crime and sleuthing communities in uncovering the truth in the age of social media.
At the center of the documentary is a deceased body that two hikers found on July 23, 2018. After the Collier County Sheriff's Office couldn't identify the deceased's name, they decided to post a sketch of his face on Facebook, leading to a group of sleuths who dedicated their time to finding out the truth.
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Directed by Patricia Gillespie, the new Max documentary explores the impacts of both the true crime and sleuthing communities in uncovering the truth in the age of social media.
At the center of the documentary is a deceased body that two hikers found on July 23, 2018. After the Collier County Sheriff's Office couldn't identify the deceased's name, they decided to post a sketch of his face on Facebook, leading to a group of sleuths who dedicated their time to finding out the truth.
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- 2/24/2024
- by Aeron Mer Eclarinal
- The Direct
TV Fanatic had the opportunity to chat with Patricia E Gillespie, the director behind the compelling documentary They Called Him Mostly Harmless, which is currently airing on Max.
Our conversation delves deep into the motivations and stories that drive Gillespie's work.
It offers a compelling glimpse into the motivations and insights of a filmmaker deeply engaged with the complexities of human resilience, the transformative power of technology, and the enduring mystery of identity in the digital age.
First of all, I want to mention how much I appreciated The Fire That Took Her and your work on that.
Thank you.
That was just one of the most harrowing accounts I've ever seen, and I still think about it two years later.
Thank you so much. Judy was a super special person. She made my job easy by being as amazing as she was.
It's quite the pivot detailing her...
Our conversation delves deep into the motivations and stories that drive Gillespie's work.
It offers a compelling glimpse into the motivations and insights of a filmmaker deeply engaged with the complexities of human resilience, the transformative power of technology, and the enduring mystery of identity in the digital age.
First of all, I want to mention how much I appreciated The Fire That Took Her and your work on that.
Thank you.
That was just one of the most harrowing accounts I've ever seen, and I still think about it two years later.
Thank you so much. Judy was a super special person. She made my job easy by being as amazing as she was.
It's quite the pivot detailing her...
- 2/21/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
A new HBO Max documentary directed by Patricia E. Gillespie, They Called Him Mostly Harmless, showcases a puzzling case involving a hiker’s deceased body being found in Big Cypress National Preserve in 2018. After the investigation started and no one could identify the body, some web sleuths decided to start their own independent investigations, which finally led to the discovery of this man’s identity. The documentary not only focused on this case and the subsequent investigations but also pointed out how independent investigations led by these web sleuths brought complications to the case and led to several arguments among them. The documentary simultaneously showed the positive as well as the negative side of these cybersleuths while also focusing on the details of the investigation. Let’s talk about this puzzling mystery and see how the internet uncovered the identity of the man.
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Who Was The “Most Harmful?...
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Who Was The “Most Harmful?...
- 2/9/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
Max shares a fascinating, chilling story in a new documentary premiering this week. In 2018, a hiker was found dead with no identifying information, which sent professionals and the public on a journey to find out who he actually was. “They Called Him Mostly Harmless” documents the discovery of his body and the intense search that followed before revealing some of the man’s dark secrets. The captivating new documentary begins streaming on Thursday, Feb. 8 exclusively on Max. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max.
How to Watch 'They Called Him Mostly Harmless' When: Thursday, February 8, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com About 'They Called Him Mostly Harmless'
“They Called Him Mostly Harmless” shares a mysterious true story with an unexpected ending. In 2018, the police received a call about an unknown man’s body found in...
How to Watch 'They Called Him Mostly Harmless' When: Thursday, February 8, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com About 'They Called Him Mostly Harmless'
“They Called Him Mostly Harmless” shares a mysterious true story with an unexpected ending. In 2018, the police received a call about an unknown man’s body found in...
- 2/8/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
It’s been over a year since four students at the University of Idaho were violently killed in their home, but the passing of time has not fatigued the public’s interest in the case. Quite the opposite. In the last 12 months, there have been several television documentaries devoted to the case dubbed the “Moscow Murders.” In May, James Patterson and investigative journalist Vicky Ward announced that they are working on a nonfiction book about the tragic deaths of students Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Kaylee Goncalves, which will eventually become a docuseries.
On Feb. 6, Paramount + is releasing “#Cybersleuths: The Idaho Murders,” a three-part docuseries about internet sleuths on TikTok who try and find the Idaho college killer. The absence of any solid leads in the case created an information vacuum that the TikTokers were eager to fill. The docuseries follows several so-called sleuths who attempt to...
On Feb. 6, Paramount + is releasing “#Cybersleuths: The Idaho Murders,” a three-part docuseries about internet sleuths on TikTok who try and find the Idaho college killer. The absence of any solid leads in the case created an information vacuum that the TikTokers were eager to fill. The docuseries follows several so-called sleuths who attempt to...
- 2/6/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
List of What to Watch on HBO and Max in February 2024. (Picture Credit: IMDb)
If you are wondering what to watch on HBO and Max in February 2024, you have come to the right place. The TV network and the streaming platform have a captivating lineup of new titles.
Viewers will be treated with some exclusive releases, mainly some compelling series. Both platforms are known to provide quality entertainment to their viewers. So, there’s no doubt that they have planned some promising content even for February.
Compared to 2023, the number of releases on HBO and Max has evidently gone down. But quantity only matters a little if the quality is excellent. So take a pen and paper and save these exciting titles making their way on the streaming platform this month.
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If you are wondering what to watch on HBO and Max in February 2024, you have come to the right place. The TV network and the streaming platform have a captivating lineup of new titles.
Viewers will be treated with some exclusive releases, mainly some compelling series. Both platforms are known to provide quality entertainment to their viewers. So, there’s no doubt that they have planned some promising content even for February.
Compared to 2023, the number of releases on HBO and Max has evidently gone down. But quantity only matters a little if the quality is excellent. So take a pen and paper and save these exciting titles making their way on the streaming platform this month.
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- 2/4/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Curb Your Enthusiasm returns to Max this month in what’s being called the show’s final season (for now). If you’re not ready for the Larry David-centric comedy series to end, you can binge all eleven of the show’s previous seasons on Max right now before hitting the new episodes.
Tokyo Vice will also be back in February for season 2. Stars Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, Rinko Kikuchi, Rachel Keller, Show Kasamatsu, and Ayumi Ito are joined by Kubozuka and Miki Maya this time around, as Jake Adelstein feels the danger closing in on him. Max also welcomes you to the premiere of the highly acclaimed (and highly depraved) Dicks: The Musical this month, as a couple of self-obsessed businessmen discover they’re identical twins and decided to bring their divorced parents back together.
Here’s everything coming to (and leaving) HBO and Max this month…
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Tokyo Vice will also be back in February for season 2. Stars Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, Rinko Kikuchi, Rachel Keller, Show Kasamatsu, and Ayumi Ito are joined by Kubozuka and Miki Maya this time around, as Jake Adelstein feels the danger closing in on him. Max also welcomes you to the premiere of the highly acclaimed (and highly depraved) Dicks: The Musical this month, as a couple of self-obsessed businessmen discover they’re identical twins and decided to bring their divorced parents back together.
Here’s everything coming to (and leaving) HBO and Max this month…
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- 2/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
The 10th anniversary edition of Miami’s Gems Film Festival will get underway in November, promising a four-day line-up of 26 films that feature diversity and highlight more than famous faces from the awards season circuit.
The festival, a fall offshoot of the Miami Film Festival hosted by Miami Dade College, will run from Nov. 2-5 this year. Along with screenings, such as opening film “Radical” and closer “The Holdovers,” events and ceremonies will recognize the work of cinematographers, directors, actors and producers.
“Gems is much more compact and curated. It’s about highlighting these award contenders of the fall movie season,” says Lauren Cohen, director of programming at the Miami Film Festival.
In its commitment to showcasing diverse voices and perspectives, festival organizers curate projects spanning a multitude of genres, languages, and cultures, from thought-provoking documentaries to heartwarming dramas. “We’re looking at doing more honors and more special events...
The festival, a fall offshoot of the Miami Film Festival hosted by Miami Dade College, will run from Nov. 2-5 this year. Along with screenings, such as opening film “Radical” and closer “The Holdovers,” events and ceremonies will recognize the work of cinematographers, directors, actors and producers.
“Gems is much more compact and curated. It’s about highlighting these award contenders of the fall movie season,” says Lauren Cohen, director of programming at the Miami Film Festival.
In its commitment to showcasing diverse voices and perspectives, festival organizers curate projects spanning a multitude of genres, languages, and cultures, from thought-provoking documentaries to heartwarming dramas. “We’re looking at doing more honors and more special events...
- 10/31/2023
- by Cata Balzano
- Variety Film + TV
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