Hulu's Amanda Knox Series Filming in Perugia Draws Local Outcry

Residents of Perugia protest the filming of a series about Amanda Knox, citing concerns over renewed attention to the city linked to the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher.

• The series, titled 'Blue Moon,' is co-produced by Amanda Knox and focuses on her wrongful conviction for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher.
• Local residents have displayed banners reading 'Respect for Meredith' as a form of protest against the filming in their city.
• Perugia's mayor, Vittoria Ferdinandi, issued an apology, explaining that allowing the filming was intended to give the city more control over the portrayal.
• The Kercher family expressed difficulty understanding the purpose of the series, highlighting ongoing sensitivities surrounding the case.
• Knox and her then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito were acquitted in 2015 after initial convictions, while Rudy Guede was convicted and later released in 2021.

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