The film is a somber and searing true-crime drama that shifts the focus from the sensationalism of a serial killer to the systemic neglect of his victims. Directed by Liz Garbus, the film follows Mari Gilbert (Amy Ryan) in her relentless search for her missing daughter, Shannan, which ultimately leads to the discovery of the Gilgo Beach serial killings on Long Island . ### Film Review: Lost Girls (2020)
: It is "gravely melancholic" and "raw," opting for realistic tension over easy catharsis. Watch Lost Girls 01
: Amy Ryan delivers a powerful, gritty performance as a mother fueled by "angry desperation." She expertly portrays the frustration of a woman fighting a police force that appears apathetic toward victims because of their work as sex workers. The film is a somber and searing true-crime