The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling |  2. Burn The Witch

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The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 3. A New Pyre

The early days of the internet collide with the feverish fandom of “Harry Potter,” and a sprawling, global community emerges. But the hopefulness of this new technology brings with it the darker impulses of human nature. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Rope ...  Show more

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 4. TERF Wars

The movement for trans rights hits its stride in the early 2010s, but encounters fierce resistance from an unexpected source. J.K. Rowling watches the battle unfold with mounting unease. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace ...  Show more

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