BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Breaking Idol, a CBC documentary
NOV 24, 20254 MIN
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Breaking Idol, a CBC documentary
NOV 24, 20254 MIN
Description
<p><strong><em>For years, J.B.’s identity was hidden behind publication ban.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Now, she steps forward in her own name to share her story of survival and resilience.</em></strong></p><br><p>We're thrilled to announce the release of <em>Breaking Idol</em>, a powerful new documentary from CBC about "J.B.” — a survivor at the centre of the first sexual assault trial of Jacob Hoggard.</p><br><p>J.B.’s case against the former Canadian Idol finalist and frontman of the multi-platinum band Hedley, captivated the country and divided fans of all ages. </p><br><p>Based on part on Canadian True Crime's series about that 2022 trial<em>, Breaking Idol</em> explores the collision of fandom, power, and truth, and follows J.B. as she confronts the aftermath of the trial and the culture that protected the man who assaulted her. </p><p>__________________________________________________</p><br><p><strong>Stream <em>Breaking Idol</em> now </strong>on <a href="https://gem.cbc.ca/breaking-idol" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>CBC Gem</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJsvxLQWnxo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>YouTube</strong></a> </p><p>Currently available only in Canada, sorry.</p><p>__________________________________________________</p><br><p><strong>Media clips</strong> to come on Canadian True Crime <a href="https://www.facebook.com/canadiantruecrime" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/canadiantruecrimepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><br><p><strong>Director</strong> Tiffany Hsiung</p><p><strong>Supervising Producer</strong> Sally Karam</p><p><strong>Produced by </strong>Frantic Films for CBC’s The Passionate Eye</p><br><p><strong>Consulting Producer </strong>Kristi Lee</p><p><strong>Special thanks</strong> to J.B. and Kelly Favro, <a href="https://www.beyondtheverdict.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beyond The Verdict</a></p><br><p><strong>Breaking Idol is based in part on Canadian True Crime’s podcast series </strong><a href="https://www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/122" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Trial of Hedley’s Jacob Hoggard</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
