The Lie That Exposed The Truth

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When Ellie Williams’ allegations of grooming went viral, they tore Barrow apart. Police quickly denied there was a grooming gang and Ellie was jailed, but did the focus on proving one young woman a liar lead to denial of a wider grooming problem?


Film details

  • Director(s)
    Ceri Isfryn , Katie Hindley
  • Country(s)
    United Kingdom
  • Year
    2026
  • Duration
    46 mins
  • Executive producer(s)
    Henry Singer / Sandpaper Films, Catey Sexton, Susannah Price / Sandpaper Films, Siobhan Sinnerton / Full Story Films, Vesna Cudic / Full Story Films
  • Producer(s)
    Farah Qayum, Alexandra McArdle, Liz Lane, Bill Mostyn
  • Cinematography
    Paul O'Callaghan
  • Editing
    Peter Norrey, Emma Lysaght, Jane Hodge, Todd Downing, Rick Aplin, Claire Guillon, Reva Childs
  • Sound
    Steve Hopkins
  • Language(s)
    English
  • Sales Company
    Lasharna Ross / Sky Studios

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The Lie That Exposed The Truth + Conversation
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Showroom - Screen 4

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