Decoding TV Bonus Ep: Unpacking the Shocking Revelations of 'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish' (feat. Christie Bosch)
Sep 9, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Christie Bosch, a documentary film expert known as @thatdocumentarygirl, unpacks the controversial Netflix film 'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish.' The discussion dives into the emotional toll of cyberbullying and the shocking twist of a mother bullying her own daughter. Christie critiques the documentary's portrayal of female predators and questions societal biases in understanding their actions. They also explore the complexities of familial relationships and the psychological implications of catfishing.
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Documentary Expands Moral Imagination
- Unknown Number shocks viewers because it expands what we imagine humans can do to each other.
- David says the film forces you to confront extreme cruelty and sociopathy up close.
Texts Were Shockingly Sexual And Abusive
- The harassing texts included explicit sexual taunts and orders telling the teen to kill herself.
- David and Christie both describe the messages as deeply upsetting and unbelievable coming from a parent.
Access To Perpetrator And Body Cam Footage
- The documentary secures rare material: nearly everyone participated, including the perpetrator and police body cam footage.
- Christie calls having Kendra on camera 'genius' for recreating how the town felt at the time.