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Spacey Unmasked

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Spacey Unmasked
GenreDocumentary
Directed byKatherine Haywood
ComposerSimon Russell
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producers
Producers
CinematographyBen Steele
EditorColin Mixon
Running time106 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkChannel 4
ReleaseMay 6 (2024-05-06) –
May 7, 2024 (2024-05-07)

Spacey Unmasked is a 2024 television documentary presenting sexual misconduct allegations by 10 men against Kevin Spacey.[1][2][3] The two-part series was directed and produced by Katherine Haywood[4] and premiered on Channel 4 in the UK.[5] In addition to providing information about the victims and their allegations, the docuseries also analyzes Spacey's state of mind and posits that the alleged sexual assaults committed by Spacey are motivated by his own self-loathing.[6]

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Release

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In the United States, the series was aired on Investigation Discovery and Max beginning on 13 May 2024.[8][9]

Reception

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Several days before the documentary was broadcast, Spacey criticised the lack of detail in the allegations that were put to him and the time he was given to respond.[10][11][12]

References

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  1. ^ Midgley, Carol (2024-05-08). "Spacey Unmasked — a roll call of sordid accusations". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  2. ^ "Spacey Unmasked is a devastating portrayal of the power dynamics of fame – review". The Independent. 2024-05-07. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  3. ^ Seale, Jack (May 5, 2024). "Spacey Unmasked review – far more than a did-he-didn't-he exposé". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Zee, Michaela (2024-05-08). "'Spacey Unmasked' Trailer Reveals Sexual Harassment Allegations, Retaliation Fears From Kevin Spacey Accusers". Variety. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "Spacey Unmasked — Channel 4 documentary presents new sexual misconduct allegations from 10 men". Financial Times. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Cooke, Rachel (May 8, 2024). "Inside the mind of Kevin Spacey". The New Statesman. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Valentini, Valentina (2024-05-07). "A new doc contains fresh allegations against Kevin Spacey. Our takeaways from 'Spacey Unmasked'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  8. ^ Ritman, Alex (26 April 2024). "Max Acquires Kevin Spacey Docuseries 'Spacey Unmasked' Featuring Never-Before-Seen Interviews; Trailer Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  9. ^ Ford, Lily (8 May 2024). "Kevin Spacey Doc Gets U.S. Air Date on Max, Investigation Discovery". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  10. ^ Wilson, Benji (2024-05-06). "Spacey Unmasked, review: a sober, unsensational and relentless spool of allegations". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  11. ^ Thorpe, Vanessa (2024-05-05). "Kevin Spacey hits back at fresh allegations in new Channel 4 documentary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  12. ^ "Kevin Spacey hits back at actor's new 'groping' allegations made in documentary". The Independent. 2024-05-04. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
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