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Brainstorm Media today announced the acquisition of the gripping true crime documentary The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane, an exploration of the 2018 murder of British backpacker Grace Millane.
“This chilling tale makes for a psychologically fascinating documentary. Lovers of the genre will appreciate the never-before-seen footage as well as Coan’s considerate telling of the investigation and subsequent trial. We can’t wait to share this film with audiences this Spring,” says Brainstorm Media CEO Michelle Shwarzstein.
The synopsis reads: “The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane delves into the tragic case of 21-year-old Grace Millane, whose solo holiday in New Zealand ended in a shocking murder, exposing disturbing attitudes about violence towards women. Director Helena Coan confronts the frightening case of Grace Millane’s murder, exploring regressive societal attitudes towards women that the trial laid bare. Through chilling newly released CCTV footage and interviews, the documentary reveals the heinous crime and the subsequent victimization of Grace Millane, highlighting broader issues of violence against women in society.”
“Making a film about someone’s daughter, sister, friend, is not a responsibility I take lightly and my focus throughout this process was to center Grace in her own story. What happened to Grace deeply affected me and the way she was portrayed by some after her death horrified me. This film is an opportunity to tell the truth of what actually happened to her, as well as to show the silent burden that many of us carry with us every day – that this could happen to us too,” says director Helena Coan.
The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane is set to release in Spring 2024.
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