Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but not 'stand-up'
The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.
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Notable Quotes
"I hope people will honestly engage in my work and recognise the deep heart and sensitivity that I bring to it as I tell a very personal story."
— Amanda Knox , Celebrity
"The show risks normalising and trivialising violence against women, and her sister, in particular."
— Stephanie Kercher , Activist
Key People
Amanda Knox is known for her involvement in the murder case of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher.
Meredith Kercher was a British student who was murdered in Italy in 2007.
Raffaele Sollecito is an Italian man who was convicted alongside Amanda Knox in the murder of Meredith Kercher.
Stephanie Kercher is the sister of Meredith Kercher and has spoken out against the comedy show by Amanda Knox.
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The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.
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