A+E Network to boost network with O.J Simpson exclusive documentary

Come October 2015, A+E Networks channel Crime + Investigation (CI) Africa would boost its content with two revelatory OJ Simpson documentaries.

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(premiering 6 October, 21h00) and (airing 13 October, 21h00) are based on exclusive and largely never-before-heard recordings of OJ Simpson and others involved in both the criminal and the civil case brought against one of America’s biggest stars.

The programs are part of a global release to coincide with the 20 anniversary of the verdict in one of most publicised murder trials in US history.

At the MultiChoice Africa Content Showcase 2015, Anthea Petersen, A+E Networks Regional Director for Africa, said, “This season A+E Networks is boosting its strong pipeline of hit US franchises with two exclusive, compelling, OJ Simpson documentaries on CI and ourfirst African commission for Lifetime. Our investment in the best global and local content guarantees a fantastic choice of great entertainment for DStv viewers in the months ahead.”

Petersen also announced the opening of A+E Networks’ first African office this week, in Johannesburg, SA.

A+E Networks is comprised of A&E Network, Lifetime, HISTORY, LMN, FYI, H2, HISTORY en Español, Crime + Investigation, Military HISTORY, Lifetime Real Women, A&E IndieFilms, A+E Networks International, A+E Networks Digital and A+E Networks Consumer Products.