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Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax
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Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax

2024-03-11 · 67 min · ★ 6.0

Documentary · Crime

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.

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Directors
Emily Turner
Production companies
Story Films, Channel 4 Television
Countries
United Kingdom
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Released

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Sarah BarlondoSarah Barlondo
Aly Cranston
Kathryn McGarrKathryn McGarr
Daisy AshfordDaisy Ashford

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