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'The Truth About Jussie Smollett?' which will explore the well-known case in which actor Jussie Smollett claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago, will debut on Netflix on 22nd August. After receiving a lot of sympathy at first, the story changed when police claimed that Smollett had planned the attack himself and had paid two friends, brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo, to carry it out, allegedly for attention. He was found guilty of disorderly conduct in 2021, but the Illinois Supreme Court reversed the verdict in 2024 because of prosecuting errors.
New Perspectives, Unreleased Footage, and Smollett’s Own Voice
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With interviews with law police, attorneys, journalists, and Smollett himself, the film—which was produced by the same team that produced the critically acclaimed films 'Don't F**k with Cats' and 'The Tinder Swindler'—offers a comprehensive examination of the case. It promises fresh evidence and never-before-seen video, including content that Smollett feels validates his account of events and was acquired through Freedom of Information requests. As he talks about the media narrative and how he feels mistreated, Smollett himself keeps up his defense of his innocence.
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Why it Matters
This documentary comes at a time when institutional integrity and public narrative trust are being questioned. 'The Truth About Jussie Smollett?' challenges viewers to reconsider their preconceptions and make their own judgments by presenting new interviews and additional evidence. Was it a well-planned fake or a hate crime gone wrong? In any event, the movie effectively conveys the power of the media, and the long-term effects on people concerned.
