A film produced in Windsor, Ontario, delves into the controversial topic of online predator accusations and is set to premiere at the Hot Docs Festival in Toronto. “Shamed,” a documentary by filmmaker Matt Gallagher, will be showcased at the festival on April 28 and May 2. The film explores the aftermath of Creeper Hunter TV, an online vigilante project led by Jason Nassr based in Windsor.
Nassr’s activities involved creating a website and YouTube channel between 2015 and 2020 to expose and shame individuals he believed were engaging in inappropriate conversations with minors. The documentary reveals Nassr’s tactics, including engaging targets in explicit chats and setting up face-to-face meetings to expose their behavior, which he documented in video episodes.
Gallagher describes “Shamed” as his most challenging project, incorporating interviews with Nassr, deleted Creeper Hunter TV content, law enforcement officials, and court materials. The film also features interviews with family and friends of individuals who were targets on Creeper Hunter TV and later died by suicide or drug overdose.
Gallagher’s investigative work took him across different locations to gather testimonies and evidence for the documentary, including rural Iowa and discussions with the FBI. Nassr faced legal consequences for his actions, leading to his conviction on charges of extortion, harassment, and child pornography production and distribution. The documentary captures the court proceedings and reactions to Nassr’s sentencing.
Gallagher emphasizes that the film aims to present a balanced view of the events, allowing viewers to form their conclusions. Following the Hot Docs premiere, “Shamed” is expected to be screened at various film festivals, including the Windsor International Film Festival, and will later be available on TVOntario. Despite potential backlash, Gallagher stands by the documentary’s integrity and fairness in portraying the story surrounding Jason Nassr and Creeper Hunter TV.
