Pistorius family to take legal action over 'Blade Runner Killer' film
The family of Oscar Pistorius are set to take legal action against the producers of the 'Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer' movie.
The family of Oscar Pistorius are set to take legal action against the producers of the 'Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer' movie.
Their comments follow the release of the first movie trailer at the weekend.
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In a statement released by Oscar's brother Carl, on behalf of the Pistorius family, the family says the film was made with no regard towards both the Pistorius and Steenkamp families.
"The 'film' was made with blatant disregard of both the Steenkamp and Pistorius families, as well as complete disregard for Reeva and Oscar. Neither Oscar, the defence or the family were involved in the production of the 'film' in any way," Carl says.
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He says the movie is not a true reflection of what happened.
"The 'film' is a gross misrepresentation of the truth."
Lifetime made the film which is expected to premiere in the US in November.
The movie stars Andreas Damm as Pistorius and Toni Garrn as Steenkamp.
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It chronicles the real-life story of the fatal Valentine's Day shooting, the Blade Runner's relationship with Steenkamp and his lengthy trial.
A release date for South Africa is yet to be confirmed.