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Prime Video True Crime Docuseries ‘ROMCON: Who the F**K Is Jason Porter?’ to Premiere in Toronto at NXNE

The true crime documentary set in Toronto’s dating scene has its world premiere at TIFF Lightbox on June 12, before hitting Prime Video globally on June 13.

Prime Video True Crime Docuseries ‘ROMCON: Who the F**K Is Jason Porter?’ to Premiere in Toronto at NXNE

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NXNE is getting a sneak peek at a highly anticipated docuseries.

Billboard Canada will present the world premiere of true crime series ROMCON: Who the F**k is Jason Porter? at Toronto’s TIFF Lightbox on June 12.

The highly anticipated Amazon Original exposes the dark side of online dating in Toronto. Split into two parts, the series follows successful real estate broker Heather Rovet as she discovers her three-year romance with "Jace" (known as Jason Porter), was nothing but a scam.

As she uncovers his criminal past, history of romantic deception and former victims, Rovet transforms from a heartbroken lover to a determined investigator, risking everything to expose his pattern of manipulation and seek justice.

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Watch the trailer here:

After the NXNE screening, there will be a special Q&A with Rovet, whose relationship and subsequent investigation with Porter is at the heart of the compelling narrative.

Bringing Rovet’s story to the screen are director Henry Roosevelt, executive producers Allison Brough and Toby Dormer and co-executive producer Allyson Luchak.

”ROMCON: Who the F**k is Jason Porter? is a compelling narrative that reflects societal vulnerabilities in the digital age, and a fascinating portrait of Toronto’s online dating scene,” says Richard Trapunski, National Editor of Billboard Canada. “We’re excited to premiere it with Prime Video at NXNE and bring this story to light.”

ROMCON: Who the F**k is Jason Porter? will premiere at the TIFF Lightbox on June 12 at 2:30 p.m. Find more info here.

Billboard Canada will also present a screening in Montreal at Cinéma du Parc on June 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Following its world premiere, the Toronto docuseries launches globally on Prime Video on June 13.

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