One of the biggest moments of 2022 was Johnny Depp and Amber Heard‘s defamation trial. The highly-publicized legal battle had fans glued to their screens streaming the trial. If you are one of the unfortunate ones who couldn’t watch the trial anywhere, rest assured- Netflix has you covered.
Netflix is set to release its latest documentary, ‘Depp V. Heard‘, which will go deeper into the Depp V. Heard defamation trial. The streaming service has already released a teaser for the docu-series. The documentary will put together footage from the trial, which had been televised and live-streamed. The lawsuit began in April 2022 and ended in June 2022. It ended with the jury holding both Heard and Depp responsible for defamation in their cases against each other.
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All The Details Of The Johnny Depp Vs Amber Heard Documentary
After the dramatic case that shook the industry and ended up becoming one of 2022’s biggest cultural moments, Netflix is giving us a documentary capturing the entire experience, nearly a year after the trial was completed. Netflix’s ‘Depp v. Heard‘ will not dramatize the case and will rather study the infamous dispute from a new, impartial perspective.
The trial includes reactions to the case, perspectives of critics and how the trial has been perceived by the common audience. The three-part documentary series is going to premiere on August 16, 2023.
The streaming service states its intentions are not to encourage drama. They say it will provide its audience with an objective and unbiased view of the trial. Fans on both sides are skeptical and concerned that the documentary will stir up more controversy for the two celebrities. After all, they have not fully recovered from the terrifying suffering of the case.
The official synopsis of the documentary reads, “Showing both testimonies side-by-side for the first time, this series explores the trial that set Hollywood ablaze and the online fallout that ensued.”
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How Did Fans React To The Documentary Announcement?
While many fans are excited about the documentary, many are also speculating that Netflix might dramatize the trial. Many are saying they might change the narrative of the trial and may provoke the audience to switch sides.
Many are also saying that it may be a PR stunt from Amber Heard. While a lot of people say that the documentary is unnecessary as it brings back old drama.
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