The Onion's Jeffrey Epstein Mockumentary Finds Limited Release After Backlash
The Onion is set to release a bold new documentary titled Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile. Originally planned for a wide theatrical debut, the film faced last-minute distribution issues. Now, the satirical news outlet has secured screenings in select cities for October 2. The 20-minute mockumentary was initially supposed to premiere nationwide. However, a major distributor backed out, citing concerns over its content. CEO Ben Collins later confirmed the decision was due to the film's provocative subject matter.
Despite the setback, The Onion has arranged screenings in independent cinemas across five US cities: Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Collins has also offered free screenings to other interested theatres. The documentary will be paired with a special showing of *Sex House*, The Onion's 2012 reality TV parody. In a recent interview with *Wired*, Collins called the new film possibly the funniest project the outlet has ever produced. Under G/O Media's ownership, The Onion has maintained its reputation for fearless satire. Over the past year, the site has continued pushing boundaries with content that many other outlets avoid.
The documentary will debut in five cities on October 2, with potential for more screenings. Collins remains open to expanding its reach, while the film's bold approach keeps The Onion at the forefront of satirical commentary. No further details on additional venues have been announced.
