Director Roman Polanski’s life is ripe for a documentary – perhaps more than a few. HBO obliges tonight with “Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired” at 9 p.m. EST. The feature explores the most famous aspect of the director’s life, and sadly it’s not his impressive resume.

“Wanted and Desired” navigates his 1977 court case involving charges he drugged and coerced a 13-year-old girl into having sex with him. That case drowned out the director’s immense talent and convinced him to flee the U.S. rather than face any potential prosecution.

My Pajamas Media review applauds the technical wizardry behind the documentary, but it still feels like a missed opportunity. Perhaps “Wanted and Desired” won’t be the last cinematic say on the subject.