What's happened
Filming for the Hulu series 'Blue Moon,' co-produced by Amanda Knox, has sparked outrage in Perugia, Italy, where Meredith Kercher was murdered. Mayor Vittoria Fernandi apologized for the production, acknowledging the pain it has caused residents. The series aims to depict Knox's wrongful conviction and legal battles.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to Angela Giuffrida in The Guardian, Mayor Vittoria Fernandi apologized for allowing the filming, stating she overlooked the community's sorrow. She noted, 'I wanted to give Perugia a chance for redemption.' In contrast, Elisabetta Povoledo from The New York Times highlighted the local sentiment, with residents expressing that the city deserves more respect than to be associated with the murder again. The Kercher family has also voiced their concerns, stating they find it 'difficult to understand' the purpose of the series. This contrast illustrates the tension between artistic expression and community sensitivity.
How we got here
The murder of British student Meredith Kercher in 2007 led to a highly publicized trial involving Amanda Knox, who was acquitted in 2015 after spending four years in prison. The upcoming Hulu series aims to explore Knox's experience and the flaws in the investigation.
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Perugia is the capital city of both the region of Umbria in central Italy, crossed by the river Tiber, and of the province of Perugia.
The city is located about 164 kilometres north of Rome and 148 km southeast of Florence. It covers a high hilltop and pa