Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the worst serial killers in US history, was arrested in 1991.
Jeffrey DahmerImage: Arte France
He killed 17 men, most of whom were young, black and gay. After learning about the crimes, Derf Backderf was suddenly confronted with his past: in middle school and sixth grade, he was friendly with Dahmer, who at that time was already considered an outsider. To cope with his shock and make sense of it all, Backderf decided to write a graphic novel, a project spanning nearly 20 years. “My Friend Dahmer” became one of the most significant works of the genre.
Derf BackderfImage: Arte France
Drawing on previously unpublished archival material and testimonies from Backderf’s friends, the documentary offers deep insight into the long and sometimes painful process of creating this extraordinary book. It shows how difficult it is to tell the story of a troubled teenager who is like many of his contemporaries but has a dark secret. How to maintain the necessary distance without succumbing to condescension and without developing empathy for the future offender? And how to confront your own past without feeling guilty? A difficult journey that ultimately made Backderf one of the most famous contemporary comics artists in the United States.
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