A Killer's Hold on a City in 'Boston Strangler'
"Boston Strangler" pulls the curtain back on a well-documented historical moment involving significant contributions from women reporters.

Young lawyer Max has moved from Kassel to Amsterdam to finally build his own life far away from his parents. The ambitious young lawyer now wants to make a career for himself at a real estate company. There is no time for romance, but Sophie crosses his path. The German, who is perfectly organized in all aspects of life, falls head over heels in love with the chaotic and likeable operator of a snack bar, who lives on a houseboat with her father Johan, sister Marijke and their lesbian friend.
"Boston Strangler" pulls the curtain back on a well-documented historical moment involving significant contributions from women reporters.
I hadn’t heard of it either until recently—and yet, it’s one of the highest grossing movies of all time.
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