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What Jennifer Did

What Jennifer Did

20246.31h 27mR

Overview

When Jennifer Pan calls 911 to report that her parents have been shot, she becomes the primary focus of a captivating criminal case.

Directed by Jenny Popplewell
Written by Jenny Popplewell
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Fernando Baldassini

Self - Piano Teacher

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Samantha Chang

Young Jennifer

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Alan Cooke

Self - Homicide Investigator

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Bill Courtice

Self - Lead Investigator

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Deborah Gladding

Self - Victim Liaison Officer

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Themes & Keywords

canadamurderontario, canadapolice interrogationsombermother daughter relationship911 calldisheartening

About What Jennifer Did

What Jennifer Did is a documentary, crime film released in 2024 exploring themes of canada, murder, ontario, canada, police interrogation, somber, mother daughter relationship. Directed by Jenny Popplewell, it stars Fernando Baldassini, Samantha Chang, Alan Cooke. When Jennifer Pan calls 911 to report that her parents have been shot, she becomes the primary focus of a captivating criminal case.

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