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In Dispute: Lively v. Baldoni
5.6 / 10• 2025• 41m•PG-13• English
Documentary
Storyline
The special examines the legal complaint brought against Justin Baldoni by Blake Lively, alleging he engaged in sexual misconduct on the set of his film, It Ends With Us, and hired a PR firm to engage in an online smear campaign against her to keep her quiet. Baldoni denies the allegations and has responded with a $400m counter-suit, accusing her of defamation. With the trial set for March 2026, the special examines the evidence on both sides and the response to the dispute on social media.
Cast & Crew
Blake Lively
Self (archive footage)
Lead
Justin Baldoni
Self (archive footage)
Ryan Reynolds
Self (archive footage)
Perez Hilton
Self - Pop Culture Expert
ER
Emily Reynolds Bergh
Self - Founder of R Public Relations
MF
Matthew Frank
Self - Reporter, The Ankler
Tia Streaty
Self - Actress
NJ
Natasha Jokić
Self - Senior Staff Writer, Buzzfeed
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Chris Hackett's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. In Dispute: Lively v. Baldoni is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
