Crazy Love

I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles
And the heavens open every time she smiles
And when I come to her thats where I belong
Yet Im running to her like a rivers song

Van Morrison's saccharine lyrics to "Crazy Love" do little to describe the synonymous documentary by filmmaker Dan Klores that was nominated for a Grand Jury Prize at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.

The documentary relives a tabloid tale circa 1959 about an obsessive love affair between two New Yorkers. Burt Pugach, a 32 year old a married attorney was involved in an affair with Linda Riss, until she left him and his adulterous ways. Pugach hired three henchmen to throw lye in Riss' face, causing her to be blinded. Fourteen years later, after being released from prison, Pugach convinces Riss to marry him!

According to Paper Magazine's tips for today, Crazy Love premieres tonight at 7pm BAM.

Burt and Linda Pugach now now 78 and 69 respectively both make an appearance in the documentary. I can't wait to see the movie myself and decide who the craziest part of this couple is!