Knox is in London to host two screenings of the documentary 'Mouth of the Wolf' at Greenwich Picturehouse on April 21 and 22, both of which are sold out. The American, who posted 'Hello London!' on social media, expressed enthusiasm for the trip, stating, 'I've never been to the UK, but I'm finally going. It's fantastic to know that the two screenings I'll be presenting are already sold out!' However, the screening scheduled for April 21 has been canceled, with a single source citing that the documentary does not have a British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) classification. Instead, Knox and her husband, Christopher Robinson, will take to the stage to talk about the documentary and take questions from the audience, followed by a book signing. It remains uncertain whether the second screening on April 22 will proceed as planned, and the specific reasons why the film lacks classification are unclear.
The documentary 'Mouth of the Wolf' is directed by Robinson and follows Knox's return to Perugia, Italy, where Meredith Kercher was murdered in 2007. According to reports, Knox was convicted of the murder and spent nearly four years in jail before her release on appeal in 2011; she was later acquitted by Italy's Supreme Court in 2015. The exact content and tone of the documentary, and how it portrays Kercher's murder, have not been detailed publicly. In promotional materials, Knox described the events as 'intimate screenings' in a city that 'has long embraced bold, thought-provoking storytelling,' with plans for her and Robinson to take questions after the film.
It seems to me and the family that every six months or so Knox makes another media initiative be it a podcast, interview, documentary or film. To be frank, enough is enough, they have really had more than is reasonable of it now, they and myself just don't comprehend why she keeps on doing things like this and just can't leave this alone.
The Kercher family's lawyer, Francesco Maresca, has issued strong criticism of Knox's activities. According to Daily Mail - News, Maresca described the family as feeling 'enough is enough' and urged Knox to 'draw a line' under the case, accusing her of 'cashing in for the umpteenth time on Meredith's memory.' He said the family finds Knox's visit 'speechless' and noted an 'unwanted' request from Knox to visit the Kercher family and Meredith's childhood home while in the UK. According to Daily Mirror - News, Maresca further described Knox as trying to 'have it all – the fame and the money' by continuing to profit from the case, particularly in Perugia, which he called 'one of the least appropriate places to return to 17 years since Meredith's death.' Whether Knox will still attempt such a visit during her UK trip is unknown.
Since her acquittal, Knox has built a career that includes producing a memoir, hosting a true crime podcast called 'Hard Knox,' executive-producing a Hulu drama series about her case, and touring as a stand-up comedian. She is also a mother of two. Her public engagements often revisit the high-profile case that made her an international figure.
Every time she speaks, she reopens the tragedy of what happened to Meredith nearly 20 years ago and it really hurts the family – if Knox keeps insisting so much she and Meredith were friends why doesn't she respect her memory and keep quiet?
The documentary's lack of BBFC classification raises questions about its future screenings in the UK. The BBFC is responsible for classifying films based on content, and without such approval, public showings can be restricted. It is unclear if the film will be submitted for classification to allow future events.
Reactions beyond the Kercher family's statements have not been widely reported, leaving the public and critical reception to Knox's UK visit uncertain. The case continues to attract attention due to its complex legal history and the ongoing media presence of those involved.
On the one hand, Amanda says the trial created so much suffering for her but then she tries to have it all – the fame and the money. She continues to make money from it. This time she has no qualms about doing it in Perugia, one of the least appropriate places to return to 17 years since Meredith's death.