Chris Brown’s legal troubles and history of abuse is the subject of a new documentary from Investigation Discovery, the network behind the Nickelodeon child abuse exposé “Quiet on Set.”
Out Oct. 27, “Chris Brown: A History of Violence” will launch ID’s third annual “No Excuse for Abuse” campaign. The doc will explore the legal issues faced by Brown, the pop star behind songs like “With You,” “Forever” and “Under the Influence,” which include domestic violence and assault charges and sexual assault allegations. Brown’s troubles date back to 2009, when he beat his then girlfriend Rihanna, causing severe facial injuries that required hospitalization. (Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault and accepted a plea deal.) In the years following, Brown pleaded guilty to a separate assault and was sued by a woman alleging sexual assault (that lawsuit settled out of court), along with a variety of other legal issues.
According to the logline, “Chris Brown: A History of Violence” will chart “Chris Brown’s past all the way back to his troubled childhood, explores the lasting impact of the cycle of abuse, and poses the question: how does a man with such a violent public record maintain his superstar status? With expert and cultural commentary layered throughout, the documentary provides thoughtful reflections into each survivor’s experience and the psychological destruction in the aftermath of their abuse.”
As revealed in the trailer, a new accuser, whose identity is hidden, comes forward with allegations against Brown. “I have not spoken about this matter publicly, but that’s the only way he can be stopped,” the accuser says in the trailer.
Immediately following the documentary, which airs Oct. 27 on ID at 9 p.m., “The View” co-host Sunny Hostin will lead a conversation about intimate partner violence.
“Throughout my career, I have always prioritized being a fierce defender of women and children,” Hostin said in a statement. “Domestic violence is a very close, personal issue to me as I reflect on my past as a prosecutor of these types of cases, and in my role as a mother and public figure whose actions inform and help shape the next generation. This issue is a prevalent epidemic which knows no socio-economic boundaries, so I am dedicated to expanding and continuing this crucial conversation. The more we know, the better we can help advocate for change as a society.”
With “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” ID investigated the alleged child abuse that took place behind the scenes of Nickelodeon shows. In that doc, Drake Bell revealed himself as the victim of Brian Peck, who was arrested in 2003 for sexually assaulting the then 15-year-old “Drake & Josh” star.
Next, ID will release a docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs, who was recently charged with sex trafficking and other federal offenses.
Watch the trailer for “Chris Brown: A History of Violence” below.
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