The Nature of the Beast (1994)

The Nature of the Beast explores the life and case of a woman, Bonnie Jean Foreshaw, who was subjected to years of abuse, as a child and in three separate marriages. At the age of thirty-eight, Ms Foreshaw was found guilty of first degree murder when, in a moment of panic, she accidentally shot and killed a pregnant woman in an attempt to protect herself from a man who was physically assaulting her at a gas station in Hartford, Connecticut. Both her assailant and victim were complete strangers to Ms. Foreshaw. Although the man later testified in court that he had pulled the pregnant woman in front of him as a shield when he saw Ms. Foreshaw take out her hand gun, she was nevertheless found guilty of pre-meditated murder. Ms. Foreshaw is now serving the longest prison sentence of any woman in Connecticut—45 years—without the possibility of parole.

Director: Ondi Timoner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 79 min
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Cast

Editing: Ondi Timoner, David Timoner
Production: Doane Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

murder, miscarriage of justice, legal system, criminal justice system

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nature of the Beast about?
The Nature of the Beast explores the life and case of a woman, Bonnie Jean Foreshaw, who was subjected to years of abuse, as a child and in three separate marriages. At the age of thirty-eight, Ms Foreshaw was found guilty of first degree murder when, in a moment of panic, she accidentally shot and killed a pregnant woman in an attempt to protect herself from a man who was physically assaulting her at a gas station in Hartford, Connecticut. Both her assailant and victim were complete strangers to Ms. Foreshaw. Although the man later testified in court that he had pulled the pregnant woman in front of him as a shield when he saw Ms. Foreshaw take out her hand gun, she was nevertheless found guilty of pre-meditated murder. Ms. Foreshaw is now serving the longest prison sentence of any woman in Connecticut—45 years—without the possibility of parole.
Who directed The Nature of the Beast?
The Nature of the Beast was directed by Ondi Timoner.
Who stars in The Nature of the Beast?
The Nature of the Beast stars Bonnie Jean Foreshaw.
How long is The Nature of the Beast?
The Nature of the Beast has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is The Nature of the Beast?
The Nature of the Beast is a Documentary film.
Where was The Nature of the Beast produced?
The Nature of the Beast was produced in United States of America.