Used Innocence

Overview

Using experimental narrative structure as his vehicle, Benning recreates the sensationalized and controversial circumstances surrounding Lorencia Bembenek, aka "Bambi", former "Playboy bunny" turned cop, turned accused and convicted killer who disappeared after a daring escape from prison. The film shows the evolution of Benning's and Bembenek's relationship presented through their actual letters read in voice over which depict the filmmaker's curiosity with the subject as it evolves from intrigue to a love obsession.

Top Cast

Kevin Henderson

Sean Schultz

Michael Weber

Investigator

James Benning

(voice)

Dick Blau

Narrator

Jack Fuller

Robert Kraemer