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Molly Russell: A Father's Journey

Molly Russell was just 14 when she took her own life. After she died her family found graphic posts about suicide and self-harm on her Instagram account. Her father Ian spoke out, making headlines around the world and forcing Instagram into a promise to remove the most harmful content. Almost five years ago, 14-year-old Molly Russell from north west London took her own life. Discovering that his daughter had been viewing thousands of images promoting suicide and self-harm, her father Ian Russell began a campaign: to remove that harmful content from social media. As the inquest into Molly's death concludes, Ian reflects on his journey for justice, and the influence of Molly's story.

English
  • Originally Aired October 2, 2022
  • Runtime 26 minutes
  • Network Great Britain BBC World News
  • Created October 28, 2022 by
    TheoR
  • Modified October 28, 2022 by
    TheoR