Amanda Knox under scrutiny once again in Netflix documentary
Life of the woman at the centre of one of the most sensational murder trials in recent memory is under scrutiny once again in new Netflix film
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This is the sentence uttered by a tearful Amanda Knox, whose conviction, acquittal, re-conviction and acquittal are once again under scrutiny in a new documentary for Netflix.
The 29-year-old spent four years in an Italian prison for the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia. Her ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito was also convicted of her murder and they both had their sentences overturned by Italy's highest court in 2015.
The saga has already formed the fictionalised basis of a feature film, The Face of an Angel, starring Cara Delevingne. Now hot off the heels of arguably Netflix’s most successful documentary, Making a Murderer, it will be examined factually.
Trailers for Amanda Knox are split into two to reflect the divided public opinion over the case: Suspect Her and Believe Her. Both Knox and Sollecito are interviewed for the film, which explores how Knox was portrayed in the media in 'Foxy Knoxy' headlines and sensationalist tabloid reports.
“The whole world knew who I had ever had sex with,” says Knox. “I felt like a child again and I know I was a kid”.
Of Ms Kercher, she said: “We weren't best friends but I was so shocked by what happened to her. Suddenly I found myself tossed into this dark place.“
The film is released on 30 September.
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