The new limited true crime series A Friend of the Family is inspired by Bob and Mary Ann Broberg's daughter Jan, who was brainwashed and kidnapped multiple times over a few years by a charismatic, obsessed family 'friend' nearly 50 years ago. | News24Arts
Bob and Mary Ann Broberg's daughter was brainwashed and kidnapped multiple times over a few years by a charismatic, obsessed family"friend".
The series, written by Nick Antosca, has a 92% average on Rotten Tomatoes and airs on M-Net from Monday, 10 April at 20:00.will air on M-Net from Monday, 10 April at 20:00.Bob and Mary Ann Broberg's daughter Jan was brainwashed and kidnapped multiple times over a few years by a charismatic, obsessed family"friend" nearly 50 years ago.
Almost impossible to believe, the harrowing story could have happened anywhere to anyone, which is why Jan Broberg, who serves as a producer alongside her mother, wanted to share it on screen. "We know if people start talking about things that actually matter like this, it will make a difference," she told
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