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Documentary Unravels Complex Murder Case in Queer Community

2/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

The documentary Murder in Glitterball City examines the murder of Jamie Carroll in Old Louisville, involving Jeffrey Mundt and Joey Banis.
Directors Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato seek an unfiltered portrayal that avoids sanitization, presenting dual narratives in which Mundt and Banis each accuse the other.
The film explores addiction and the complexities of queer life, focusing on real, flawed individuals.
Bailey argues embracing these grey areas counters political polarization.

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Story summary

The documentary Murder in Glitterball City examines the murder of Jamie Carroll in Old Louisville, involving Jeffrey Mundt and Joey Banis.
Directors Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato seek an unfiltered portrayal that avoids sanitization, presenting dual narratives in which Mundt and Banis each accuse the other.
The film explores addiction and the complexities of queer life, focusing on real, flawed individuals.
Bailey argues embracing these grey areas counters political polarization.