Synopsis

Elizabeth Barret’s 2000 documentary, *Stranger with a Camera*, delves into the events surrounding Hugh O'Connor's death in 1967. Born and raised in the area, Barret examines how the American media shapes public perception and limits an individual's ability to control their own narrative. Through contrasting accounts from locals and O'Connor’s own film crew, she constructs a narrative of a crime driven by intricate motivations, while also offering a keen observation of the media's impact on the c