Viewers looking for inspiration in dark times will find it in “Seized,” which is not just a tribute to the power of journalism and the persistence of civil determination, but a masterclass in storytelling structure. Director Sharon Liese fully understands that no one can resist a great tale, properly told. So “Seized” is by turns infuriating and encouraging, but also consistently entertaining.
Her documentary begins on Aug. 11, 2023, in Marion, Kansas. The local newspaper has long been owned and run by the mother-son team of Joan and Eric Meyer, and they’ve recently been looking into a range of accusations against police chief Gideon Cody. One startling morning, a band of…
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