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Son of Murder Victim Portrayed in ‘Say Nothing’ Criticizes “Horrendous” Series

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Katie Kilkenny
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The son of a murder victim portrayed in the FX series 'Say Nothing' slams the show's 'horrendous' depiction of his family's tragedy.
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  • Michael McConville, whose mother Jean was abducted and murdered by the IRA, says the show's portrayal of her 'execution and secret burial' is 'cruel' and he has no intention of watching it.
  • The author of the book that inspired the series, Patrick Radden Keefe, admits he made a mistake by not informing the McConville family about the upcoming adaptation, but the show's creators later met with the family to address their concerns.
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Jean McConville, Michael McConville, Hillary Clinton, Patrick Radden Keefe, Irish Republican Army, FX, Hulu, Disney+, Wave Trauma Centre, Say Nothing
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