Netflix viewers have been left stunned by The Imposter, a documentary about the true story of Nicholas Barclay.
The film was originally released back in 2012 – but has found a new audience after recently being added to the streaming service’s catalogue.
Barclay went missing in San Antonio, Texas in 1994, at the age of 13. For three years, it was suspected that he had been murdered, but authorities were unable to find his body.
Three years later, in 1997, the family were informed that their son had been found, alive and well in Spain. He was flown back to the US and returned to them, stating that he had been kidnapped and was a victim of sex trafficking.
The family embraced him on his return, but concerns were raised after they sent him to a therapist.
While authorities were able to identify him through the three distinct tattoos Barclay had had at the...
The film was originally released back in 2012 – but has found a new audience after recently being added to the streaming service’s catalogue.
Barclay went missing in San Antonio, Texas in 1994, at the age of 13. For three years, it was suspected that he had been murdered, but authorities were unable to find his body.
Three years later, in 1997, the family were informed that their son had been found, alive and well in Spain. He was flown back to the US and returned to them, stating that he had been kidnapped and was a victim of sex trafficking.
The family embraced him on his return, but concerns were raised after they sent him to a therapist.
While authorities were able to identify him through the three distinct tattoos Barclay had had at the...
- 12/28/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Film
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