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New Film Reclaims Samantha Geimer's Voice in Polanski Scandal

2/3/2026

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The Girl will depict the Roman Polanski statutory rape scandal from Samantha Geimer's perspective, who was 13 at the time, based on Geimer’s memoir.
It will explore her experiences and the media frenzy after Polanski's 1977 arrest.
The film marks the directorial debut of Marina Ziolkowski and features 13-year-old Carolyn Kachen as Geimer.
Geimer says she hopes the film will reclaim her voice and transform her painful story.

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Story summary

The Girl will depict the Roman Polanski statutory rape scandal from Samantha Geimer's perspective, who was 13 at the time, based on Geimer’s memoir.
It will explore her experiences and the media frenzy after Polanski's 1977 arrest.
The film marks the directorial debut of Marina Ziolkowski and features 13-year-old Carolyn Kachen as Geimer.
Geimer says she hopes the film will reclaim her voice and transform her painful story.