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Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax

2023

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EP1 The "Attack" Mar 13, 2023

In the early hours of a polar vortex, Empire actor Jussie Smollett is assaulted in Chicago by two Trump supporters shouting racial and homophobic epithets. The world condemns the attack, but local police and journalists already know: none of it is true.

EP2 Betrayal Mar 13, 2023

Chicago police have two men in custody and a mountain of video evidence tying them to the attack on Jussie Smollett. When Jussie appears on national TV and says 'these are the guys that did it', the Osundairo brothers must make a hard choice.

EP3 Who is Jussie? Mar 13, 2023

Jussie Smollett turns himself in on 16 counts of lying to police and the world asks, 'why?' What circumstances led a talented young actor and rising star political activist to stage a fake hate crime with himself as the victim?

EP4 My Mother's Son Mar 13, 2023

Chicago prosecutor Kim Foxx drops the charges and Jussie Smollett takes a victory lap. Chaos ensues. Was dropping the charges a self-interested political move intended to scapegoat police? Or was Smollett actually attacked that night?

EP5 What Really Happened Mar 13, 2023

For the first time, the Osundairo brothers return to the scene of the crime to walk through the events of that fateful night. Meanwhile Jussie Smollett's journey through the criminal justice system comes to an end with a shocking twist.

EP6 After the Hoax Mar 13, 2023

Nancy Grace breaks down the twists and turns of the Jussie Smollett case explored by new series Anatomy of a Hoax.
8.2| 0h30m| NR| en
Synopsis

Describes the intrigue and drama that caused a celebrity to become despised, shocked Chicago and beyond, and left a path of destroyed reputations and careers. The Osundairo brothers will provide all the details related to the false crime.

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Linbeymusol Wonderful character development!
Flyerplesys Perfectly adorable
Konterr Brilliant and touching
Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

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