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Over the years, R&B singer Chris Brown has been under fire for his domestic violence charges, with the most famous one being when he physically assaulted fellow singer Rihanna while they were still dating in 2009. Rihanna suffered from severe facial injuries that required hospitalization. Brown later pleaded guilty to felony assault. Over the years, he has faced additional charges and lawsuits, including a sexual assault claim that was settled out of court. The doc from the TV network (Investigation discovery)behind this year’s bombshell “Quiet on Set” documentary will explore the iconic singer’s years of alleged offstage aggression, including intimate-partner violence, assault charges and even sexual assault allegations.
“Chris Brown’s an amazing and talented musician, but let’s call a thing a thing. He’s an abuser of women. Consistently, unapologetically,” a woman in voiceover claims in a teaser trailer for the ID documentary (below). A new accuser, whose identity is hidden, comes forward in the doc, per the teaser. The logline for the documentary reads: “Chris Brown: A history of violence.”
Following the premiere, The View co-host Sunny Hostin will lead a discussion with experts and advocates on intimate partner violence for ID’s audience. “Domesticviolence is a very close, personal issue to me as I reflect on my past as a prosecutor of these types of cases, and in my role as a mother and public figure whose actions inform and help shape the next generation,” Hostin said in a statement. “This issue is a prevalent epidemic which knows no socio-economic boundaries, so I am dedicated to expanding and continuing this crucial conversation. The more we know, the better we can help advocate for change as a society.”
“With expert and cultural commentary layered throughout, the documentary provides thoughtful reflections into each survivor’s experience and the psychological destruction in the aftermath of their abuse,” the film’s producers said in a statement. The documentary also examines Brown’s troubled upbringing, attempting to understand how his violent past continues to shape his life and career. A new accuser is featured in the trailer, choosing to remain anonymous, stating, “I have not spoken about this matter publicly, but that’s the only way he can be stopped.”
