The Woman Who Wasn't There - Documentary

[gretchenindisguise]

Has anyone else watched it?

It's about a woman who pretended to be a 9/11 survivor. But more than just pretended, she immersed herself into it. 

Talk about catfishing. 

[gretchenindisguise]

May 18, 2014 18:30:33 GMT -5 killercupcake said:

H and I watched it a while ago.

That woman needs major help.

Yes.

I'm only halfway through, but yes.

[karmasabiotch]

Is it on Netflix? I remember the story but didn't know they made a documentary.

[gretchenindisguise]

May 18, 2014 18:37:51 GMT -5 karmasabiotch said:

Is it on Netflix? I remember the story but didn't know they made a documentary.

Yes, on netflix. All the documentaries I watch are on netflix

[wambam]

I watched it about a year ago. CRAZY. Like woah.

[Deleted]

I just got netflix last night and saw this one. I think I added it to my list. Looks very interesting!

[karmasabiotch]

May 18, 2014 18:40:59 GMT -5 gretchenindisguise said:

May 18, 2014 18:37:51 GMT -5 karmasabiotch said:

Is it on Netflix? I remember the story but didn't know they made a documentary.

Yes, on netflix. All the documentaries I watch are on netflix

Netflix is my new BFF.

[gretchenindisguise]

May 18, 2014 18:37:05 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Tell me more about this?

This woman made up a dramatic story that is completely made up. Her husband was killed in the other tower, she had a dramatic rescue. She was amazingly embedded in all of the survivor networks and was elected president of one at times. 

6 years later it finally unraveled. 

[gretchenindisguise]

May 18, 2014 18:44:35 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

May 18, 2014 18:43:31 GMT -5 gretchenindisguise said:

This woman made up a dramatic story that is completely made up. Her husband was killed in the other tower, she had a dramatic rescue. She was amazingly embedded in all of the survivor networks and was elected president of one at times. 

6 years later it finally unraveled. 

Wow.. Did she receive money??

I don't think directly in terms of a survivor pay out, but I'm sure she got perks/positions as a well spoken and very visible survivor. 

[elleblue]

It's on my list and I really want to watch it, but I still have such a hard time with all things 9/11 related. Even though the personal loss I experienced was Pentagon related, not two towers related, watching something about that tragedy simply crushes me. 

[oliviapope]

I watched this also, it was so weird. She really sold that story, worked out the tears and everything. I felt so bad for the people she duped who had really suffered.

[Deleted]

I read the book. Really sad stuff.

Reminds me of a September 11-related catfishing incident on the New Jersey Nest a few years ago.

[midnightmare81]

Well this post made me watch it. We are about 1/2 way through. This women is CRAZY.

On one hand, while it doesn't at all justify her lies, I hope at least the (fake?) strength she showed helped others in some way and gave them hope that they could get through the initial pain during those first few years while they learned to live their new lives.

On the other hand, just NO

[RoxMonster]

Yeah, I watched it and it was fascinating and disturbing. I think I had remembered hearing something about that situation when it happened, but I didn't know all the details until I saw the doc.

[olegregg]

Yesss, one of the best docs I've seen. It's just so incredible how she fooled so many people. I think she was so good at the lie that she ended up believing it.

[joenali]

Yes. And it made me ragey!

And you all have to watch:
How to Die in Oregon

And 65_RedRoses

Both a little depressing, but very good stories.

[Deleted]

May 18, 2014 19:02:28 GMT -5 HRH Queen Dick I said:

May 18, 2014 18:59:35 GMT -5 v said:

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Reminds me of a September 11-related catfishing incident on the New Jersey Nest a few years ago.

proceed

  v

Search for manhattanbride212 in this thread: forums.thenest.com/discussion/5533026/i-ll-start-the-where-were-you-on-9-11-and-tribute-to-those-lost-post

All made up (as was a bunch of other shit about her).  Here's the reveal thread, if you're interested: forums.thenest.com/discussion/5551891/manhattanbride212-a-few-questions

[pinkflats]

May 18, 2014 19:55:27 GMT -5 joenali said:

Yes. And it made me ragey!

And you all have to watch:
How to Die in Oregon

And 65_RedRoses

Both a little depressing, but very good stories.

I second 65_RedRoses. I watched it last week and thought it was wonderful (albeit very sad).

[mcmel]

May 18, 2014 19:33:53 GMT -5 olegregg said:

Yesss, one of the best docs I've seen. It's just so incredible how she fooled so many people. I think she was so good at the lie that she ended up believing it.

I agree. She loved the attention so much at first, but then I think even she had a hard time distinguishing between reality and her lies.

[olegregg]

May 18, 2014 19:55:27 GMT -5 joenali said:

Yes. And it made me ragey!

And you all have to watch:
How to Die in Oregon

And 65_RedRoses

Both a little depressing, but very good stories.

Yes to How to Die in Oregon. Depressing, but really powerful & memorable.

65 red roses is on my list to watch.