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Ghislaine Maxwell’s story is now the subject of another documentary. The socialite, who aided Jeffrey Epstein in his crimes, was already profiled in a Starz documentary titled “Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell?” – and now her story is getting the Netflix treatment.
Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in June on charges related to the sex trafficking and interstate transportation of minors. A one-time girlfriend and later friend of Epstein, she played a key role in recruiting the minors who Epstein sexually abused, per The New York Times. She is currently incarcerated in Tallahassee, FL, per ABC News.
The forthcoming documentary, entitled “Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich,” is a follow-up to the documentary “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich,” which was released in 2020. Director Lisa Bryant has returned for the Maxwell film.
Ahead, check out what we know about it.
“Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich” Plot
According to the project’s description on Netflix, “stories from survivors frame this documentary detailing the sex-trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, a socialite and accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein.” The trailer’s description reads, “Discover the monster behind the monster. From filmmakers behind ‘Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich’ go beyond the headlines of the Ghislaine Maxwell case to tell the definitive story of Epstein’s mysterious accomplice, illuminating how her class and privilege concealed her predatory nature.” The trailer itself promises to tell the story of the “monster behind the monster.” It seems that the documentary will explore Maxwell’s background, her relationship with Epstein, and the trial that led to her sentencing.
“Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich” Release Date
“Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich” will be on Netflix on Nov. 25.