Dena Thompson - The Black Widow

Documentary about Dena Thompson, called the Black Widow by the tabloids, who poisoned her husband and was discovered to have lived a life of deception, fraud and bigamy over the twenty years beforehand. Includes contributions from former husbands and lovers.

Directed by Martin Herring, Dena Thompson - The Black Widow leans on a strong ensemble — Denica Fairman — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2005.