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Sep 2023
1h 24m

Amber Heard & The Myth of the Perfect Vi...

Matt Bernstein
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One year later, we revisit the trial that metastasized through society, leaving a culture of brutal misogyny in its wake. NBC journalist Kat Tenbarge helps us navigate a story not just about Amber Heard, but about our misunderstanding of abuse, tabloid spectacles, influencers, and money. It is also a story about Amber Heard. Find Kat’s work here. Watch the ... Show More
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