A Friend Of The Family: True Evil (2022) May 2026

: Introduces another survivor of Berchtold's abuse who shares her experience for the first time.

The documentary focuses on the reality of grooming and the long-term journey of healing. Key elements include: A Friend of the Family: True Evil (2022)

(2022) is a feature-length documentary that serves as a companion piece to the Peacock scripted limited series, A Friend of the Family . Released on November 15, 2022, the 90-minute film provides a deeper, non-fiction look into the harrowing true story of Jan Broberg and the manipulation her family faced at the hands of Robert Berchtold. Documentary Focus and Highlights : Introduces another survivor of Berchtold's abuse who