After my grandmother was held hostage, she shocked her small town by declaring that she felt more threatened by the police than by the men holding her hostage – and she wasn’t the only woman that year to do so. A thrilling piece of family lore intersects with the famous kidnapping of Patty Hearst and a dramatic bank heist in Sweden in this investigation into the pernicious origins of Stockholm Syndrome.
“An urgent and fascinating exploration of misogyny and state oppression” - Cinerama ✯✯✯✯
"Simultaneously entertaining and eye-opening!" - Film Carnage ✯✯✯✯½
“A story that has stayed with us since we watched it” – Bend Film Festival Jury
“Through interviews, reenactments, psychological analysis, and meticulous editing, Bad Hostage reexamines the concept of Stockholm Syndrome, challenging the notion that authorities always act in our best interests. The film offers fresh perspective that critiques patriarchal systems prevalent in our society.” – Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival Jury
