Deep Dive: Abducted in Plain Sight (2017)
Film Lens
Abducted in Plain Sight tells the story of Jan Broberg, an Idaho child who was abducted by her neighbor Robert Berchtold in the 1970s. The film details the two separate kidnappings and includes interview footage with Broberg, providing personal insights into her experiences. It also examines the dynamics between Broberg's family and Berchtold, revealing how trust and manipulation played a significant role in the abductions.
Directed by Skye Borgman, the documentary was produced by Top Knot Films and released on Netflix in 2019. It is based on the memoir Stolen Innocence: The Jan Broberg Story, published by Jan and her mother in 2003. The film runs for 91 minutes and is presented in English, focusing on the disturbing realities of child abduction and the impact on victims and their families.
Why Watch
- •Meet Jan Broberg, a survivor of two kidnappings.
- •Find out how trust was exploited by a neighbor.
- •See the impact of abduction on a family.
Did You Know
•Jan Broberg was abducted twice by Robert Berchtold in the 1970s.
•The film has a 75% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 24 reviews.
•The documentary was released on Netflix in 2019, two years after its 2017 production.
Perfect For
True crime enthusiastsSurvivor storiesChild safety advocates