Briefly News caught up with Thomas Meadmore, the writer and director of the series.
Immersing myself back in the town which forged me and my values was quite challenging.
I grew up with very staunch views on trusted servants being trusted.
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We believed in the police.
We believed in the justice system.
This story challenged that view, crushed it in many ways.
Thomas Meadmore chatted to Briefly News about the experience of making The Night Caller. Image: SuppliedSource: UGC
And therefore it challenged my orientation of who and what I can trust.
It broke some innocence for me.
To introduce its incredible people to the world.
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What inspired you to tell the story of Cooke and all who suffered during his reign of terror?
My parents were members of the community when his reign of terror took place.
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It always left an incredible impact on me.
What are your thoughts on the take that serial killer documentaries glorify these criminals and motivate copycats?
As a story-teller, why do you think its important to tell such stories?
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I think its a very interesting point and discussion.
Serial killings and true crime connect to a primal part of us I think.
Its ultimate life and death and This could happen to us!
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I am not a fan of gratuitous, tabloid style films.
For me, she is the hero of the story.
Viewers can expect to be shocked and inspired by what she has to say.
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She blew me away with her attitude toward the whole event.
John Buttons story is just as tragic as that of the killer, if not worse.
Have his feelings about the case changed over time?
He has remained in a place of sadness and guilt his entire life.
Hes carried a weight of shame ever since.
He wishes for an apology from the police and justice system.
He would like some accountability.
Hes very sad that this will never come.
In many ways, the community shaped him.
What draws you to it?
If the phone rings, I answer!
If I can, then the epic fire needed to fuel the project gets lit and off we go!
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Ha, yes I have!
In front of the camera I felt a sense of control over the story for a few seconds.
Behind the camera I feel a sense of control over the story from start to finish.
Both make me feel immensely vulnerable.
Both are wonderful experiences.
The Night Callerpremiers on Sunday, 14 June on CBS Justice.
This is according to entertainment blogger and commentator Phil Mphela.
Thando has been showing no mercy ever since she started her acting career.
The series that the actress is going to be starring in is calledReyka.
It is aneight-part investigative crime drama.
The production is going to be done by both South African and UK companies.
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