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Soaked in Bleach

  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
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7.3/10
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Kurt Cobain in Soaked in Bleach (2015)
SOAKED IN BLEACH reveals the events behind Kurt Cobain's death as seen through the eyes of Tom Grant, the private investigator that was hired by Courtney Love in 1994 to track down her missing husband (Kurt Cobain) only days before his deceased body was found at their Seattle home. Cobain's death was ruled a suicide by the police (a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound), but doubts have circulated for twenty years as to the legitimacy of this ruling, especially due to the work of Mr. Grant, a former L.A. County Sheriff's detective, who did his own investigation and determined there was significant empirical and circumstantial evidence to conclude that foul play could very well have occurred. The film develops as a narrative mystery with cinematic re-creations, interviews with key experts and witnesses and the examination of official artifacts from the 1994 case.
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Tom Grant, a private investigator once hired by Courtney Love, reveals his take on the death of Kurt Cobain.Tom Grant, a private investigator once hired by Courtney Love, reveals his take on the death of Kurt Cobain.Tom Grant, a private investigator once hired by Courtney Love, reveals his take on the death of Kurt Cobain.

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    • Benjamin Statler
  • Writers
    • Benjamin Statler
    • Donnie Eichar
    • Richard Middleton
  • Stars
    • Daniel Roebuck
    • Sarah Scott
    • August Emerson
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    7.3/10
    12K
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    • Director
      • Benjamin Statler
    • Writers
      • Benjamin Statler
      • Donnie Eichar
      • Richard Middleton
    • Stars
      • Daniel Roebuck
      • Sarah Scott
      • August Emerson
    • 127User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Daniel Roebuck
    Daniel Roebuck
    • Tom Grant
    Sarah Scott
    Sarah Scott
    • Courtney Love
    August Emerson
    August Emerson
    • Dylan Carlson
    Tyler Bryan
    Tyler Bryan
    • Kurt Cobain
    Julie Lancaster
    Julie Lancaster
    • Rosemary Carroll
    Jerry Hauck
    Jerry Hauck
    • Sgt. Donald Cameron
    Steven Ellison
    Steven Ellison
    • Ben Klugman
    Mandy Henderson
    Mandy Henderson
    • Jennifer
    Pat Asanti
    Pat Asanti
    • Sgt. Kirkland
    Seidy Lopez
    Seidy Lopez
    • Hispanic Woman
    Christian J. Meoli
    Christian J. Meoli
    • Van Levandowski
    • (as Christian Meoli)
    Whit Spurgeon
    Whit Spurgeon
    • Gary Smith
    Rodney Smith
    Rodney Smith
    • John Fisk
    Jeff Denton
    Jeff Denton
    • Police Officer at House
    Taylor Godfrey
    • Carina
    Jonathan Grout
    • Cali
    Tom Grant
    Tom Grant
    • Self - LA County Sheriff's Detective and Private Investigator (Ret.)
    Cyril H. Wecht
    Cyril H. Wecht
    • Self - Forensic Pathologist, President (Fmr.) American Academy of Forensic Science)
    • (as Dr. Cyril H. Wecht)
    • Director
      • Benjamin Statler
    • Writers
      • Benjamin Statler
      • Donnie Eichar
      • Richard Middleton
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    10caroline_rohling

    Excellent!

    Look at the stats and you'll see that people are giving bad reviews (1 stars) on this film 100 at a time. Sounds like an automated campaign to me. This started before the film was even released on 6/11. Courtney Love is also trying to intimidate cinemas from showing this film by having her attorneys send threatening letters. Most are ignoring her threats. There is so much information in this documentary you'll need to watch it more than once to catch it all. I've watched this film several times and I constantly pick up new info. Based on Tom Grant's actual recordings, case files, and observations during the days leading up to Cobain's death, this film takes painstaking steps to ensure accuracy. Thorough the use of actual recordings, you will hear Courtney Love explain how she easily lies to manipulate the press. Although she hires Tom on April 3rd (Easter Sunday) to try to find her missing husband, she conveniently leaves out critical information (he was seen by their nanny at his own house on April 2nd). She has Grant search everywhere except their house until April 6th. Love is clearly obstructing the investigation, keeping Grant away from the house until she is ready for him to look there. Why? Includes police reports and interviews with expert forensic scientists and medical examiners across the country. The physical evidence suggests another person in the room as Cobain could not have pulled the trigger with the level of heroin in his system. The shotgun shell isn't where it should be. And, Love and Cobain were in the midst of a divorce. The film also includes comments from the former Seattle Chief of Police, Norm Stamper, who says, "If I were the Chief today, I would reopen this investigation." Watch this film and make your own decision. What really happened to Kurt Cobain in April, 1994?
    9spygirlkd

    Great Documentary - Good Argument

    As someone who has been following this case for only about a year, I've obviously had my doubts, but not after watching this movie. What you'll be presented with are actual audio recordings, re-enactments of some events (as those were not video-recorded), interviews with forensic professionals (pathologists, the former chief of the Seattle Police Department), etc. I learned things I didn't know that only further prove, to me, the truth, that Kurt did not choose (nor want) to end his life.

    The information was presented in both an easy to understand, as well as an interesting to watch, way. I would recommend this to ANYONE, no matter how you believe he died. You might be surprised with what you learned.

    I am very satisfied with this movie, I think it was excellent, well worth the wait, and the money I paid for it. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did.
    10mdoraninaz

    A well made film

    I just watched this film late last night and was impressed with the quality. The facts compared to the things the public was told back in 1994 are quite different. My wife and I learned what we thought was the truth from MTV back then.

    The film makers did a very nice job of presenting many facts that were hidden from the public. It is unfortunate that the Seattle police never did their job properly by investigating his death before declaring it a suicide.

    I would recommend watching this to anyone that is even remotely interested.
    10herecomesthesun-24202

    Based on the evidence

    Judging from the work Tom Grant has done, which will be showcased in this film, it deserves much acclaim. Courtney Love can buy as many 1 star reviews for this film as she wants ( there's companies that specialize is altering online "reputations"), just look at all the bogus hacking on YouTube, giving people tons of views their content never actually received. You can even pay for followers on Instagram. We live in a very fake time, so either way, this will bring hordes of movie goers and all people around the world to watch it. This is where Tom Grant and Kurt Cobain , wins, in my view. Nice try Courtney, the world is on Kurt's side this time.
    violetaviolata

    Excellent Film - Just The Facts

    Everyone needs to see this film. It is perhaps the best, most honest documentary that I have ever seen. Extremely different from any film ever made on the subject (and I have seen them all). The filmmakers just lay out the undisputed facts, and these are facts that the public needs (and has a right to) know. The actual tape recorded conversations are used as a basis for the film. Nobody should make any decisions in regard to this matter without seeing this film first. Those of us who were around back then will never forget. Praying this film will serve as a catalyst for some measure of justice to finally be served. This has been covered up for 21 years too long. At an absolute minimum, by watching this film, the public will know the truth.

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    • Trivia
      Took over 8 years to complete.
    • Quotes

      Max Wallace: If you want to get away with murder. You kill a junkie.

    • Connections
      Features Kurt & Courtney (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      He's Reaching
      Composed by Peter Adams

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    • Release date
      • June 11, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Пропитанный отбеливателем
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Montani Productions
      • Daredevil Films
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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