Innovative docu-thriller to hit Newsworld

CBC Newsworld is set to air a permutation of the reality genre - the docu-thriller. Oscar-winning director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade set out to make a documentary investigating an alleged murder but the story's twists and turns soon turned the project into a thriller in its own right.
Hosted by former MuchMusic personality George Stroumboulopoulos, The Staircase: Crime Scene or Accident will premier with a two-hour ep Sunday Jan. 16, followed by four one-hours on ensuing days and wrapping with a two-hour finale on Sunday Jan. 23. Newsworld is looking to thrill a general audience with this one.
By Staff 
January 4, 2005

CBC Newsworld is set to air a permutation of the reality genre – the docu-thriller. Oscar-winning director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade set out to make a documentary investigating an alleged murder but the story’s twists and turns soon turned the project into a thriller in its own right.

Hosted by former MuchMusic personality George Stroumboulopoulos, The Staircase: Crime Scene or Accident will premier with a two-hour ep Sunday Jan. 16, followed by four one-hours on ensuing days and wrapping with a two-hour finale on Sunday Jan. 23. Newsworld is looking to thrill a general audience with this one.