A Documentary About Jussie Smollett's Hate Crime Scandal Is A Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
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“The Truth About Jussie Smollett?” is one of the top movies on Netflix right now, according to the platform’s public ranking system.
The documentary, which premiered Aug. 22, sees the former “Empire” star speak out about his 2019 attack for the first time in years, once again addressing whether the controversial incident was an alleged hate crime or a hoax, as many believed.
Directed by Gagan Rehill, the Netflix doc features never-before-seen footage and new interviews with key players in Smollett’s complicated case, including brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo, who famously claimed they were hired to attack the actor.
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