Helen Spooner

Helen Spooner

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An award-winning producer and self-shooting PD with experience making films and supporting contributors on highly sensitive subjects. With a strong journalistic background, I’ve worked in hostile environments with high-profile talent and have developed unique access - both in the UK and abroad

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All Monsters Are Human 2019

In the wake of a vicious anti-LGBT government crackdown in Azerbaijan in September 2017, this documentary film follows the plight of three young LGBT Azeris: Roma, Ladycat and Kristina, all of whom fled their home country hoping to find sanctuary in Istanbul.
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Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua 2024

BBC Africa Eye unravel a shocking journey into a maze of manipulation and terrifying atrocities, perpetrated by one of the most powerful religious figures of the 21st century. This investigation contains detailed first-person testimony and historical footage as it delves into the experiences of those who were wooed by the world-famous pastor into his religious cult, only to suffer devastating consequences. Twelve survivors go on record, speaking out together for the first time.