The new Netflix docu-series, American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, revisits the infamous trial of O.J. Simpson, which began 30 years ago. It examines the complexities of the case, which ended with Simpson's acquittal in a criminal trial but found him liable in a civil trial. Directed by Floyd Russ, the docu-series features interviews with key legal and investigative players, aiming to recontextualize the narrative around domestic violence and race for a younger audience influenced by the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements. The series controversially did not include Simpson, who sought payment and creative control.
Director Floyd Russ, speaking about the documentary's purpose, stated, 'The goal of the docu-series is to allow the audience to be the jurors and decide for themselves whether or not Simpson killed his ex-wife and her friend.'
The Netflix docu-series aims to reintroduce the trial's impact on conversations about domestic violence and racism to a younger audience, aligning with the movements of #MeToo and Black Lives Matter.
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