Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax 2024

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Emily Turner
Release date: 2024-03-11
Runtime: 68 minutes
Tagline: Before QAnon, before Pizzagate, a lurid story about a primary school in Hampstead, North London, galvanized conspiracy theorists around the world.
Cast:
Sarah Barlondo
Sarah Barlondo
 
Aly Cranston
Aly Cranston
 
Kathryn McGarr
Kathryn McGarr
 
Daisy Ashford
Daisy Ashford