The read
A Balasaur Score of 62 out of 100, drawn from Rotten Tomatoes 67%, TMDB 5.5/10. Most of the 2,564 2020s documentary movies in this catalog score higher. It runs a compact 1h 27m. Streaming on Netflix.
Synopsis
The shocking true story of an allegedly fake story that some now say might just be a true story. With first-hand interviews from those at the helm, including investigating police, lawyers, journalists and Jussie himself, this compelling documentary invites the audience to decide for themselves who is telling The Truth About Jussie Smollett?
Ratings
Rotten Tomatoes67%
TMDB5.5/10
28 audience votes
Key crew
- Gagan RehillDirector
Cast
- Jussie SmollettSelf
- Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Stephen ColbertSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Lee DanielsSelf (archive footage)
- Rahm EmanuelSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Robin RobertsSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Dave ChappelleSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Themes
false accusationshate crimediscriminationsocial & cultural documentaryfalse claims