Memory Wars - Elizabeth Loftus und die Macht der Erinnerung

Elizabeth Loftus is one of the most influential psychologists in the world. Since the 1970s, she has studied how human memory works, revealing just how easily memories can be distorted or manipulated. Her expert testimony has played a role in numerous high-profile cases, including trials involving Michael Jackson and Harvey Weinstein, as well as cases of murder and sexual abuse. This documentary traces Loftus's scientific career, interweaving it with footage from famous court cases, and raises the question of how reliable memory is as evidence in the legal system. The film explores the tension between individual perception, legal truth, and societal justice.