Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax

Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax

2024
1h 8min

Two children accused parents and teachers of leading a paedophilic satanic cult, supposedly headquartered in secret rooms on the school premises. The story was not true. But once the fire was lit, it was hard to put out. Emily Turner’s film considers the real-world impact of an outrageous online conspiracy theory, exploring the importance of truth and the cost of lies.

Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax

Storyline

Two children accused parents and teachers of leading a paedophilic satanic cult, supposedly headquartered in secret rooms on the school premises. The story was not true. But once the fire was lit, it was hard to put out. Emily Turner’s film considers the real-world impact of an outrageous online conspiracy theory, exploring the importance of truth and the cost of lies.
    Released
    11 March 2024
    Runtime
    1h 8min
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Story Films, Channel 4 Television
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