Lifetime looks to reveal the inner truth ofNicole Brown Simpsonin the upcoming two-night event,The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. In a new trailer released by the network, Brown’s family and friends unveil the tragic, never-before-seen details of the ex-wife ofthe lateOJ Simpson. In 1994, the murder of Brown and her friendRon Goldmanshocked America with its viciousness. Attention quickly turned to Simpson, who was a public figure who had been physically violent with his ex-wife in the past. What followed was the most publicized court case of the century, which eventually led to Simpson’s acquittal. But as the trailer states, what got lost in the media firestorm were the victims at the center of it all.
Simpson’s celebrity obscured any sense of justice that the victim’s families could hope to have. The former football player had his own documentary,Made In America, that depicted a different side of events. This documentary, however, will show Brown’s side. Her three sisters, Denise, Dominique, and Tanya, participate in the documentary hoping to “rekindle the flame of Nicole.” A combination of home video footage and interviews, many come together to explain the life of someone who was taken away too soon.
“She was my best friend,” one says, “but the one thing I couldn’t protect her from was the monster she was married to.”
The documentary details how the couple met and the family they started together. And of course, it delves deep into the dark parts of their marriage, including a secret diary that details the abuse Brown endured during that time.
‘The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson’ Has a Specific Perspective
All these factors are included to paint a picture of who Brown was from the perspective of the people who loved her. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, it is part of the Lifetime initiative, Stop Violence Against Women, and has partnered with the National Domestic Abuse Hotline. This coincides with the thesis of the documentary that the Brown family is helping facilitate, as they said in a statement.
“What happened to our sister Nicole should never have happened to her or to any other woman. Her life was stolen from her and while her abuser is finally gone, it doesn’t take away the anguish we feel or the pain of her children who lost their mother. We hope that by sharing Nicole’s story, it will help others recognize the signs and get the help they need and her legacy will continue to live on.”
Unlike many true crime documentaries, this is less about reliving the harrowing details and more about spreading an important message. Viewers can catchThe Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpsonon Lifetime, airing June 1 and 2 at 8 PM EST.
