Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax
How a lie spiralled dangerously out of control
Examining the nature of truth in our modern society and how far we are willing to go to uphold it, this feature length documentary explores how false allegations of sexual abuse and satanic worship from two children at a school in London unleashed a destructive wave of distress and division.
From genre-leading producers Story Films, Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax is the story of how a lie spiralled out of control to reach across the world and into the darkest corners of the internet, to become a living nightmare. With exclusive access to and contributions from four of the mothers who were targeted and then fought back, the film also features the online conspiracy theorists who spread the lie and subjected the mothers to relentless online abuse and in-person violent threats.
Duration 1 x 1½ hr
Produced by Story Films for Channel 4, UK, in association with All3Media International