Internet boyfriend and CEO killer Luigi Mangione already inspires two documentaries

Alex Gibney's Jigsaw Productions is working on a documentary about Luigi Mangione, who killed a healthcare CEO in broad daylight. Gibney has made acclaimed documentaries on modern life decay, including Enron and Scientology. Another documentary on Mangione is being made by Amanda Knox director Stephen Robert Morse, who aims to present a balanced exploration of the case. Mangione's murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has elements that audiences want, including a hot lead, relatable villains, and catharsis. The case is rare in that people relate to Mangione's story and sympathize with his actions. True crime typically involves a mystery, but in this case, we know why Mangione did it. Most people seem to applaud his efforts, except for the elite class who see his actions as threatening their way of life. The documentaries will delve into vigilantism, the cost of a privatized healthcare system, and the inevitability of violence when peaceful change seems impossible.