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Amanda Knox: Going After 'Stillwater' and the Filmmakers' Responsibility to Truth
Exclusive Interview with NBC News' Lester Holt
By [Your Name] | August 4, 2021, 6:58 PM PT
Amanda Knox, the American woman who was wrongfully accused of killing her roommate while studying abroad in Italy, has spoken to TIME about her new show and her recent return to Italy.
In an exclusive interview with NBC News' Lester Holt, Knox opened up about her experiences since being acquitted for the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, in 2015. She also discussed her decision to return to Italy for the first time since her acquittal.
"It was really emotional," Knox said of her return to Italy. "I had a lot of mixed feelings. I was excited to be back, but I was also nervous and anxious."
Knox was convicted of Kercher's murder in 2009, along with her then-boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito. They were both acquitted in 2015 after spending four years in prison.
Knox's new show, "The Amanda Knox Story," is set to premiere on Discovery+ later this year. The show will tell the story of Knox's wrongful conviction and her subsequent fight to clear her name.
Knox also recently wrote an op-ed for The New York Times in which she criticized the film "Stillwater," starring Matt Damon. The film is based on the case of Amanda Knox, but Knox has said that the film contains many inaccuracies.
"I think it's important for filmmakers to be responsible when telling stories based on real events," Knox said. "They have a responsibility to be truthful and to not sensationalize the story."
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