Marina Zenovich

One of the most controversial and brilliant directors, Roman Polanski has long been a subject of fascination for his films and his personal life.

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired -- One of the most controversial and brilliant directors, Roman Polanski has long been a subject of fascination for his films (Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown, The Pianist) and his personal life.

One of the most controversial and brilliant directors, Roman Polanski has long been a subject of fascination for his films (Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown, The Pianist) and his personal life. Reopening a case that sent shock waves through the world over three decades ago, Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired intensely examines Polanski's conviction for having unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and the chaos that followed. With unprecedented access to the lawyers representing the case, the media covering it and the victim herself, the documentary is a startling indictment of our legal system and its paradoxical relationship with celebrity culture in contemporary America. Should Polanski continue to be banned from the United States? This film may change your mind.

This penetrating documentary explores the tumultuous events of director Roman Polanski's personal life, including the murder of his pregnant wife, Sharon Tate, and the controversial sex scandal that prompted him to flee the United States for France. Highlights include an interview with Polanski's victim, Samantha Geimer, as well as candid conversations with Chinatown screenwriter Robert Towne and actress Mia Farrow.

One of the most controversial and brilliant directors, Roman Polanski has long been a subject of fascination for his films (Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown, The Pianist) and his personal life.

One of the most controversial and brilliant directors, Roman Polanski has long been a subject of fascination for his films (Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown, The Pianist) and his personal life.

One of the most controversial and brilliant directors, Roman Polanski has long been a subject of fascination for his films (Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown, The Pianist) and his personal life. Reopening a case that sent shock waves through the world over three decades ago, Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired intensely examines Polanski's conviction for having unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and the chaos that followed. With unprecedented access to the lawyers representing the case, the media covering it and the victim herself, the documentary is a startling indictment of our legal system and its paradoxical relationship with celebrity culture in contemporary America. Should Polanski continue to be banned from the United States? This film may change your mind.