UK's Hidden Shadows

UK's Hidden Shadows

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UK's Hidden Shadows

"Inspired by Out of Shadows"

2020

1h 31m

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Crime

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Overview

UK's Hidden Shadows is a new documentary examining the recent history of allegations of child abuse and cover-ups within the British establishment. Filmed over the course of a year, the 90-minute documentary features interviews with victims of child abuse, journalists and police whistle-blowers. Each interview offers a unique insight into the alleged Westminster VIP paedophile ring that has darkened politics for the last five decades.

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9 featured cast members

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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

Self (archive footage)

Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein

Self (archive footage)

Shaun Attwood

Self (archive footage)

Wilfred Wong

Self (archive footage)

Paul Page

Self (archive footage)

Anna Brees

Self (archive footage)

Sonia Poulton

Self (archive footage)

Jon Wedger

Self (archive footage)

Michael Tarraga

Self (archive footage)

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Directed by: Shaun Attwood
Written by: Shaun Attwood
Produced by: Shaun Attwood

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