Chris Hansen criticizes Primetime film's depiction of To Catch a Predator
Chris Hansen publicly denounced Lance Oppenheim's Primetime, calling it an "absolutely fictional portrayal" that dramatizes and distorts the events around To Catch a Predator, including a dramatized "whale" hunt and a false depiction of Hansen as an aloof father. The film received an eight-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival and is being touted as an awards contender, increasing its profile. In response, Hansen purchased $100,000 in pre-show advertising to promote his TruBlu streaming network and continues hosting TruBlu’s Takedown with Chris Hansen, seeking to counter the film's narrative.
Hansen rejected the film's portrayal and bought ad slots to counter it.
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Primetime premiered to strong festival applause and awards talk. Hansen had voiced concerns before release and now reiterates them. The dispute could drive more public debate and promotional moves from both sides.
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