‘Depp vs Heard’ Documentary Headlines Channel 4 Spring Showcase
variety.comHannah Abraham Guest Contributor A documentary on the legal woes between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard headlines the new spring lineup from U.K.
broadcaster Channel 4. At the channel’s Content Showcase in London, chief content officer Ian Katz unveiled a slate of “purposeful, provocative but never predictable” programming that he hopes will get people “thinking, arguing and asking questions about the world in which we live.” “Depp vs Heard” will be a three-part series by BAFTA-nominated series director Emma Cooper, investigating the notorious defamation trial that captivated global audiences for three straight months last year.
The case — dubbed the world’s first ‘Tik Tok trial’ — was a global media event and raised significant issues regarding violence, gender and the nature of justice in the post-truth era.
Other titles announced include “Partygate: The True Story,” from the makers of BAFTA-winning “Killed By My Debt.” The docudrama promises a deep dive into the political scandal that erupted when 10 Downing Street was revealed to have hosted parties during the height of the COVID crisis, when gatherings were prohibited.
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