‘Mercy’ singer Duffy to feature in new Disney+ documentary detailing sexual assault

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26 Mar 2026 • 6:30 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Welsh singer Duffy will feature in a new Disney+ documentary recounting her rise to fame and her experience of being kidnapped and sexually assaulted.
  • The 41-year-old artist, known for hits such as 'Mercy' and 'Warwick Avenue', will open up about her life and time away from the public eye for the first time.
  • The feature-length film will chronicle Duffy's life from her upbringing in Wales and music career to the present day, nearly 15 years after the attack.
  • The documentary will also include interviews with her family, friends, and close peers in the music industry.
  • Disney+ Vice President Sean Doyle praised Duffy's honesty and courage in sharing her story, noting the film's aim to tell impactful, female-led narratives.

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