Used Innocence 1989 Directed by James Benning
Using experimental narrative structure as his vehicle, Benning recreates the sensationalized and controversial circumstances surrounding Lorencia Bembenek, aka "Bambi", former "Playboy bunny" turned cop, turned accused and convicted killer who disappeared after a daring escape from prison. The film shows the evolution of Benning's and Bembenek's relationship presented through their actual letters read in voice over which depict the filmmaker's curiosity with the subject as it evolves from intrigue to a love obsession.
Cast
Kevin Henderson
Sean Schultz
Michael Weber
Investigator
James Benning
(voice)
Dick Blau
Narrator
Jack Fuller
Robert Kraemer
Ron Vawter
Donald Eisenberg
Lawrencia Bembenek
(voice)
Sue Choate
Laurie Silkscreening
Linda Clements
Judy Zess
Jan Miner
Laurie Bembenek