120 months is the prison sentence Wendy Maldonado received for her role in the manslaughter of her husband after years of domestic abuse.
“The price of freedom, a minute away.”
Synopsis
120 months is the prison sentence Wendy Maldonado received for her role in the manslaughter of her husband after years of domestic abuse.
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Wendy Maldonado sits in her Grants Pass, Oregon home, reflecting on the five days before her sentencing for the manslaughter of her husband, Aaron. The documentary captures her experiences of nearly 20 years of domestic abuse. In May 2005, Wendy was arrested after the incident, and her eldest son, Randy, was also charged. The film includes home videos and interviews with family and neighbors, revealing the context of violence that led to this tragic outcome. Wendy received a 120-month sentence, while Randy was sentenced to 75 months.
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One Minute to Nine remains tightly focused on Wendy and her family, and it's that narrow scope that increases the power of the film.
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Why Watch
- Follow Wendy's last days before prison.
- See home videos of the Maldonado family.
- Meet Wendy and Randy as they face sentencing.
Did You Know
- Wendy Maldonado was arrested in May 2005 for the murder of her husband.
- Wendy and her son Randy were sentenced to 120 and 75 months, respectively.
- The film was screened at the 2007 Locarno International Film Festival.
- The re-edited version aired on HBO on December 14, 2009.
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What was Wendy Maldonado charged with in May 2005?
Wendy Maldonado was charged with the murder of her husband, Aaron.
What was the outcome of the plea bargain for Wendy and her son?
Wendy and her son, Randy, pleaded guilty to reduced charges of manslaughter, with Wendy receiving a 120-month sentence and Randy a 75-month sentence.
When was the re-edited version of the documentary screened on HBO?
The re-edited version, titled Every F---ing Day of My Life, was screened on HBO on December 14, 2009.
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