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The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane
The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane

The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane

The last victim is the truth.

Genres

Documentary

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The shocking murder of 21-year-old British backpacker, Grace Millane, in New Zealand grabbed headlines around the world in 2018, as did the ensuing investigation and trial. This chilling true-crime documentary revisits the night of her tragic murder with previously unseen footage and expert analysis, exploring the alarming, regressive attitudes laid bare in the subsequent trial, and highlighting important, broader issues of violence against women in today’s society.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

104 mins

Rating

6.667/10

Release Date

29 March 2024

Country

New Zealand

Cast

Grace Millane

Grace Millane

Self (archive footage)

Scott Beard

Scott Beard

Self

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