Documentary Based on Chris Brown Domestic Abuse Set for Release at Investigation Discovery

A new documentary from Investigation Discovery explores Chris Brown’s legal issues and history of abuse, coming from the same network behind the Nickelodeon child abuse exposé “Quiet on Set.”

“Chris Brown: A History of Violence” will launch ID’s third annual “No Excuse for Abuse” campaign on Oct. 27th, reports Variety.

The documentary will look into the legal challenges that pop sensation Chris Brown, known for hits like “With You,” “Forever,” and “Under the Influence,” has to deal with, including accusations of sexual assault and charges of domestic abuse. The singer’s problems began in 2009 when he severely injured his then-girlfriend Rihanna’s face, necessitating hospitalisation.

In the years following, Chris pleaded guilty to a separate assault and was sued by a woman alleging sexual assault (that lawsuit settled out of court), along with a variety of other legal issues.

The logline says, “Chris Brown: A History of Violence” will chart “Chris Brown’s past all the way back to his troubled childhood, explores the lasting impact of the cycle of abuse, and poses the question: how does a man with such a violent public record maintain his superstar status? With expert and cultural commentary layered throughout, the documentary provides thoughtful reflections into each survivor’s experience and the psychological destruction in the aftermath of their abuse.”

Immediately following the documentary, airing Oct. 27 on ID at 9 p.m., “The View” co-host Sunny Hostin will lead a conversation about intimate partner violence.

Watch a trailer below.