Tell Them You Love Me is a documentary film originally made for Sky in the UK by filmmaker Nick August-Perna, but it wasn’t until its arrival on Netflix that the movie became a watercooler event. Debuting June 14, 2024, the film quickly shot up to the top 10 most-watched movies on Netflix, remaining in the first or second spot for more than 10 days. The ethically complex documentary explores the issue of consent between Rutgers professor Anna Stubblefield and the man she falls in love with, Derrick Johnson, who also happens to be disabled and intellectually unable to consent to sexual relations.
Nick August-Perna discusses the years he spent building trust with Anna Stubblefield and Derrick Johnson’s family. Read More