Edinburgh Fringe backs Amanda Knox show amid controversy
TL;DR
Edinburgh Fringe defends Amanda Knox’s one-woman show Cartwheel amid calls to cancel, stressing open-access and free expression; Knox says the show explores motherhood and truth-telling and honors Meredith Kercher’s memory, while Kercher’s family and critics argue it trivializes violence against women, backed by a petition with thousands of signatures; the venue and Fringe Society emphasize the decision lies with the artist and venue.
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- ‘Not afraid of controversy’: Edinburgh fringe rejects calls to cancel Amanda Knox comedy The Guardian
- The family of Meredith Kercher isn’t laughing about Amanda Knox’s comedy show CNN
- What Is Amanda Knox’s Comedy Show About? Why Her Performance at Festival Is Sparking Backlash TODAY.com
- Amanda Knox's comedy show in U.K. faces criticism from murdered British roommate's family CBS News
- Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming Edinburgh Fringe comedy show causing controversy? BBC
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