Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich

Exposé on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's crimes

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About Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich

Released: 2020

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1 Season

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Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich is a docuseries that was released on Netflix in 2020. It explores the shocking story of Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender who was arrested in 2019 on charges of sex trafficking of minors. The series features interviews with survivors of Epstein's abuse, as well as law enforcement officials, journalists, and other key figures involved in the case.

The plot of the series follows Epstein's rise to power and his manipulation of vulnerable young girls, as well as the subsequent investigations and legal proceedings that eventually led to his arrest. Through powerful first-hand accounts and extensive research, the series exposes the web of corruption and impunity that allowed Epstein to operate for so long.

Making / Production

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich was directed by Lisa Bryant and produced by Joe Berlinger, who is known for his work on other true crime documentaries such as Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes and Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills. The series is based on the book "Filthy Rich: A Powerful Billionaire, the Sex Scandal that Undid Him, and All the Justice that Money Can Buy" by James Patterson.

The production team had extensive access to survivors of Epstein's abuse, as well as law enforcement officials, journalists, and other individuals involved in the case. This allowed them to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of Epstein's crimes and the subsequent legal proceedings.

Actors

  • Survivors of Epstein's abuse - They provided their own firsthand accounts of the abuse they suffered.
  • Law enforcement officials - They shared their experiences and insights into the investigations.
  • Journalists - They provided additional context and analysis of Epstein's crimes.
  • Other key figures - Individuals such as lawyers and activists who played a significant role in exposing Epstein's crimes.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich was one of the most-watched docuseries on Netflix in 2020.
  • The series received critical acclaim for its sensitive handling of the survivors' stories and its comprehensive examination of Epstein's crimes.
  • Following the release of the series, there was renewed public interest in the Epstein case and calls for further investigations into his associates and enablers.

Awards

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich has not won any major awards as of now.

Quotes

  • "This series brings to light the immense betrayal of trust and the systemic failures that allowed Epstein to continue his crimes." - The Guardian
  • "The survivors' bravery and resilience are at the heart of this powerful and important documentary." - Variety

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The docuseries does not have a specific soundtrack or original score.

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No specific soundtrack or original score is associated with Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich.