Anna Paquin
Mary Ann Broberg
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- 1. Horseback Riding in American Falls Oct 6, 2022
- B. takes Jan on a trip, but as night looms and they're still not back, the Brobergs grow worried.
- 2. The Mission Oct 6, 2022
- The Brobergs call in the FBI to search for Jan; Jan is tasked with a disturbing responsibility.
- 3. The Gift of Tongues Oct 6, 2022
- As B. deepens his bonds with the Broberg family, Bob starts to feel like he's losing control.
A Friend of the Family: Created by Nick Antosca. With Jake Lacy, Colin Hanks, Lio Tipton, Anna Paquin. The harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years in the 1970s by a charismatic, obsessed family "friend."
- (6.9K)
- 2022-10-06
- Biography, Crime, Drama
- 53
A Friend of the Family is an American true crime drama television miniseries. Based on true events, it focuses on Robert Berchtold, who in the 1970s sexually abused and twice kidnapped Jan Broberg. The show stars Jake Lacy as Berchtold, and Hendrix Yancey and Mckenna Grace as Broberg at different ages.
Nov 10, 2022 · Jan Broberg writes about why she shared her story of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of a close family friend in the Peacock TV show.
- 2 min
- Jan Broberg
A Friend of the Family. Drama • TV-MA • 1 Season • 9 Episodes • TV Series • 2022. A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY is based on the harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by a charismatic, obsessed family “friend.”
- Eliza Hittman
- 2 min
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- The Brobergs and The Berchtolds
- The First Abduction
- The Second Abduction
- The Aftermath
In 1972 in Pocatello, Idaho, when the Broberg family met the Berchtold family at church, immediately the two families became inseparable. Bob Broberg and his wife Mary Ann, along with their three daughters, Jan, Susan, and Karen, instantly became like family to Bob Berchtold, who they lovingly referred to as “B”, his wife Gail and their five kids. ...
In 1974, B asked Mary Ann for permission to take Jan horseback riding. They were gone for two days and even though worried, the Brobergs did not involve the law enforcement due to Gail’s pleading. Finally, five days later, they involved the FBI. The parents refused to believe B kidnapped Jan, and had to be convinced by agents that something wasn't ...
In August 1976, when Jan was 14, she disappeared again. She left her parents a note that she had gone to be with B, and they should leave her alone, so she could be herself. And once again, Bob and Mary Ann waited about two weeks before notifying the FBI. B continuously called to torture the Brobergs by telling them horror stories of what Jan was d...
28 years later, Jan and her mom, Mary Ann, wrote a book together about the traumatic events, which turned out to be therapeutic for the both of them. The two decided to speak out about sexual abuse and go on tour to talk to victim groups. B was less than thrilled that his name was being dragged through the mud. He distributed literature detailing a...
Oct 4, 2022 · The premiere sets up the first crucial encounter between the Berchtold family and the Brobergs, on a night when the outgoing clan decided to welcome their new neighbors with an indoor picnic.
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Sep 12, 2022 · A Friend of The Family is streaming October 6th on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3CH38uJ Synopsis: A Friend of the Family is based on the harrowing true story of the Broberg family,...
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