MOVIE
Primetime
Are you ready to make television history?
In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history. When a high stakes operation goes fatally wrong, his veneered dream of fame curdles into a nightmare of performative justice.
KNOW BEFORE WATCHING
A few things worth knowing first
ORGANIZATION
American Broadcasting Company
A major American commercial terrestrial television network. It is one of the original networks that formed the American television landscape and is a subsidiary of the Disney Entertainment division.
TERM
Reality television
A genre of television programming that documents purportedly unscripted real-life situations, often featuring ordinary people or celebrities. It frequently utilizes dramatic editing and specific formats to engage viewers.
TERM
Sting operations
A law enforcement or investigative technique involving a deceptive operation designed to catch a person committing a crime. Participants often pose as unsuspecting targets to elicit incriminating behavior or evidence.
TERM
Vigilantism
The act of taking the law into one's own hands without legal authority. This often involves individuals or groups attempting to punish perceived wrongdoers outside of the official judicial system.
ORGANIZATION
Screen Actors Guild
A labor union representing primarily motion picture and television actors in the United States. It negotiates contracts, manages working conditions, and provides protections for performers within the entertainment industry.