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  • Amanda Knox is in London for sold-out documentary screenings, with the first cancelled due to classification issues.
  • The documentary follows Knox's return to Italy where Meredith Kercher was murdered, a case for which Knox was convicted and later acquitted.
  • The Kercher family's lawyer criticizes Knox's visit as reopening wounds and accuses her of profiting from the case.

Amanda Knox arrived in London to host two screenings of the documentary 'Mouth of the Wolf' at Greenwich Picturehouse on April 21 and 22, with both events sold out. The screening on April 21 has been cancelled because the documentary does not have a British Board of Film Classification classification. Instead of the screening, Amanda Knox and her husband will talk about the documentary and take questions from the audience, followed by a book signing.

The documentary 'Mouth of the Wolf' is directed by Amanda Knox's husband, Christopher Robinson. It follows Amanda Knox's return to Perugia, Italy, where Meredith Kercher was murdered in 2007. Amanda Knox was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of Meredith Kercher, a case that drew international attention.

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Amanda Knox, American woman acquitted of murder

Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in jail before her release on appeal in 2011. Italy's Supreme Court definitively acquitted Amanda Knox in March 2015, ending a lengthy legal battle. Since her acquittal, she has built a career including a memoir, podcast, film production, and stand-up comedy, often focusing on themes of justice and media scrutiny.

The Kercher family's lawyer, Francesco Maresca, says the family feels 'enough is enough' and urges Amanda Knox to 'draw a line' under the case. Maresca accuses Amanda Knox of 'cashing in for the umpteenth time on Meredith's memory'. Amanda Knox's visit has reopened old wounds for the Kercher family, who continue to grieve the loss of Meredith.

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! I'll soon be releasing some reserved seats to put a few more tickets on sale! Join the waiting list! And thank you, London!

Amanda Knox, American woman acquitted of murder

Amanda Knox requested to visit the Kercher family and Meredith's childhood home while in the UK, which the lawyer says was 'unwanted'. It is unknown whether Amanda Knox will still attempt to visit the Kercher family or Meredith's childhood home during her UK trip. The public and critical reception to Amanda Knox's UK visit beyond the family's lawyer's criticism is also not detailed, and it remains unclear if the second screening on April 22 will proceed as planned or be modified due to classification issues.

We're excited to share that Mouth of the Wolf will be screening in London for two special nights on April 21 and 22. These intimate screenings are a chance to experience the film in a city that has long embraced bold, thought-provoking storytelling. If you're in London, or know someone who is, we'd love to see you there. Amanda and Chris will be taking questions after the film. Join the waitlist as more tickets will be released soon.

Amanda Knox, American woman acquitted of murder

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.

Francesco Maresca, Kercher family lawyer

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?

Francesco Maresca, Kercher family lawyer

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.

Francesco Maresca, Kercher family lawyer
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