A Friend of the Family: True Evil (2022)
Overview
Jan Broberg and her family tell the unbelievable story of how she survived two kidnappings and years of childhood sexual abuse by a family friend.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.68 |
Directed By
TOP CAST
Jan Broberg
Self
Andrea Canning
Self
Mary Ann Broberg
Self
Susan Broberg
Self
Karen Campbell
Self
Austen Tanner
Self
Elizabeth Jeglic
Self
Heidi Brewer
Self
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