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The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson
Documentary · Crime · 2026
An intimate, arresting portrait of cyclist Moriah Wilson—raised by a fierce, loving family—whose singular drive becomes her superpower, carrying her to athletic brilliance and, devastatingly, toward a life cut short by murder.
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The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson
2026 Documentary · Crime 1h 37m
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7.4 / 10
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An intimate, arresting portrait of cyclist Moriah Wilson—raised by a fierce, loving family—whose singular drive becomes her superpower, carrying her to athletic brilliance and, devastatingly, toward a life cut short by murder.
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The Auteur Devotee
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“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Directed by
Marina Zenovich
Written by
Rowan Moore Gerety
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Put The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.