Comments on: SXSW 2008: One Minute To Nine

By: Danielle Lairson

Danielle Lairson — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:12:35 +0000

WAIT A MINUTE FOR REAL MY COUSIN’S AND AUNT ARE NOT BAD PEOPLE AND PERSONALY IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR LAST NAME THEN FUCKING CHANGE IT….. CAUSE CLEARLY YOU AINT GOT NOTHING ON THEM…. THEY MAKE THE NAME LOOK GOOD AND YOU NEED TO NOT MAKE THREATS ON MY FAMILY’S LIFE YOU FUCKING LAME

By: JOSHUA MALDONADO

JOSHUA MALDONADO — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:20:05 +0000

FIRST OF ALL THAT BITCH WENDY MALDONADO IS A DISCRACE TO MY LAST NAME HER AND HER FAGGOT SON BRUTALLY KILLED MY BROTHER AND THEY DESERVERED TO ROT AND DIE IN JAIL!! BUT THIS JUST SHOWS HOW SCREWED UP OREGONS JUDICIAL SYSTEM IS!!!!!!! I HOPE SOMETHING SIMILAR HAPPENS TO THEM THE SAME AS THEY KILLED MY BROTHER

By: Someone who knows the truth

Someone who knows the truth — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:38:10 +0000

Aaron Maldonado was a good man. Good friend,musician and brother. What people are blind to see is that they are only viewing one side of the story. Too bad he cant be here to tell his. It took two individuals to make a life changing decision for Aaron and everyone else whom ever cared and loved him. It took two people to stand on each side of him while he was SLEEPING. One holding a hammer and the other a hand ax. They said the holy prayer together and then proceeded to attack . Is that justice? Is that humane? If it was true and there was some abuse, why didnt she leave or ask for help? So u see people dont believe everything you see and hear.

By: Marne Dunham

Marne Dunham — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:50:29 +0000

I met Wendy the day she was transported to prison. She is a very nice loving woman who wanted nothing more than for her and her boys to be safe! I hope that through her pain and this movie the world will some how be changed for the better!!!

By: Tam

Tam — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:46:45 +0000

Aaron was auditioning as a bass player for our band, “Decadence” in Grants Pass, Oregon. He was a good player and, of course, there was beer every where during “practice. I always seemed to be the “fetcher”. When I asked Aaron if he wanted a beer–he told me…”you wouldn’t like me when I drink”. My husband and I are VERY good friends with Aaron’s brother and his wife (names left out for obvious reason) and were shocked about what happened. Altho Aaron was a good enough bass player at the time…things did not work out. Altho his brother (another good musician) and we have been friends for a very long time.
We have been to events at Aaron & Wendy’s home and knew it was “un-comfortable” but could have NEVER expected our friend, Aaron, to have had such another side.
I know that you never know what happens behind “closed doors”. Maybe we should ALL start listening for a change instead of turning the amps or stereo up.
It’s such a shame for all involoved!!! The children especially! God bless them all!

By: John T

John T — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:13:19 +0000

I saw this documentary over the weekend, one of the lucky few at a domestic violence training. Absolutely riveting film. The subject matter of this documentary is the big secret this society is not yet willing to face. For 18 years of torture, abuse of all kinds to Wendy and her sons, the society, the police and you and I let her down. As a man watching this film I will NEVER again look the other way or shut my window when I hear a possible abusive incident in someone else’s house or out in public. After seeing this film, as a man, I will no longer take part in the oppression of women and I will challenge other men to look at their laughter at jokes that degrade women and I will call out men in my presence that a particular behavior or action appauls me and imagine what it does to women. I am so grateful that Wendy agreed to this documentary and I pray for her and Randy.

By: B

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:41:35 +0000

I knew Wendy and her family and i Knew Aaron and his brother and I always knew he was a very cruel and hurtful person, I met them when we where all very young and even back then you could tell he wasn’t right in his mind .I’m very sorry for Wendy and the boys but some day they will be together again.

By: kasandra

kasandra — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:48:13 +0000

I knew these people personaly and never would have guessed such a thing was going on…i think the review i have seen latley are a little harsh concidering that we only know one side of the story..This was a huge shock to me as i said we were friends…i am intersted in viewing this movie maybe for closure reasons and i cant find it do you know how i can find it?

By: planetdancer

planetdancer — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:36:12 +0000

I saw this movie at a private screening for those who were involved in the defense/members of the legal community. It is the most powerful piece I have ever seen dealing with domestic violence.

By: Tripp

Tripp — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:07:29 +0000

I hear HBO has got it coming out in 2009.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:28:55 +0000

where can i get this movie? I would like to buy, if i can..

By: Living in Cinema - Movie news, reviews and opinion

Living in Cinema - Movie news, reviews and opinion — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:02:02 +0000

[...] documentary One Minute to Nine is one of the movies at SXSW that Karina Longworth at SpoutBlog says is a must-see. It tells the story of Wendy Maldonado who faces a 10-year prison sentence for [...]

By: Patricia Ramos

Patricia Ramos — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:44:49 +0000

I can’t say loud enough how much you need to watch this film. It opens up for us to see so much of what’s hidden in the horrible under-belly of our society. It touches the soul, makes you react with so much emotion. It also makes you cry like a baby. GO SEE IT!

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:54:45 +0000

Great review. When we saw this film last year, it blew us away… I hope everyone learns something about the idea of actual justice from this film… Can’t wait to have the film here for the festival.