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Analysis Of Brother's Keeper By Joe Berlinger

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Brother’s Keeper In this documentary Brother’s Keeper directed by Joe Berlinger released in 1992 it demonstrates how a small town can come together and help one out in a time of need. Delbert Ward was a friend to some in the small town of Munnsville, New York; yet a stranger to others. Although some may have not known him, the townspeople raised his bail money in just one day. Delbert was accused of killing his older brother, William. Throughout the documentary viewers get to hear from Delbert himself that he was innocent. Viewers also get insight on what the people of Munnsville thought of the “Ward boys”. Overall, I would personally give this film 4 out of 5 stars, I always enjoyed a mystery and murder story. These types of films make you think the whole time. This documentary won the award for “Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing- Documentaries”, year unknown. …show more content…

When the murder trial first came about the news anchor mentioned it was unlikely how so many people gathered around for the accused murderer. Right from the beginning the people knew Delbert didn’t kill his brother. Delbert’s $10,000 bail was reached in one day. Residents took out their pocketbooks and started to write checks. The people just wanted fair treatment for Delbert, they were angered at the fact that Delbert signed papers and waived away his rights. Delbert was slightly illiterate and didn’t know how to read, on the other hand one person said Delbert didn’t know the difference between waiving his rights and waving to someone on the

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