Before the world awoke to the danger of alternative worldviews sweeping the globe such as QAnon, there was Christchurch Primary School. In 2015, this small school in the heart of leafy North London came under attack, and, for a group of unsuspecting mums, life changed beyond all recognition.
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 the school 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.
Duration
2 x 1 hr
Two Rivers Media for BBC Three, UK
Confessions of a Teenage Fraudster tells the story of one man, Elliot Castro, and his five-year global adventure, bought and paid for by other people’s money; a total estimated to be over £2.5 million. Although the story of an individual, it offers insight into how our relationship with money and credit, as well as our desires for wealth and the finer things in life, have evolved dramatically.
The films reveals how Elliot committed his crimes and examines issues around identity, and persona, as well as the power of money and of lying. The series features testimony from Elliot, officers and investigators who pursued him across the world, along with others who have encountered him throughout life.
Duration
2 x 1 hr
Two Rivers Media for BBC Three, UK
Confessions
of a Teenage Fraudster