#MeToo: Documentaries About Abuse in the Film Industry
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• Weinstein (2018) — Harvey Weinstein
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• Russell Brand: In Plain Sight (2023) — Russell Brand
• Weinstein (2018) — Harvey Weinstein
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• Russell Brand: In Plain Sight (2023) — Russell Brand
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- DirectorDavid StennStarsPatricia DouglasBaby PeggyRichard W. BannThe reclusive Patricia Douglas comes out of hiding to discuss the 1937 MGM scandal, in which the powerful film studio tricked her and over 100 other underage girls into attending a stag party, where she was raped.David Ross (Metro-Golden-Mayer salesman)
- DirectorAmy BergStarsEvan HenziMichael Egan IIIMark RyanAn investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry.Child sexual abuse in Hollywood.
Film director Bryan Singer is directly implicated. - DirectorUrsula MacfarlaneStarsHarvey WeinsteinBenjamin BrafmanHope Exiner D'AmoreFeature documentary about the spectacular fall from grace of media mogul Harvey Weinstein. With a cast of characters including survivors, friends and colleagues, this is a portrait of power and its abuses, spanning over forty years.Harvey Weinstein
Network: Hulu - DirectorRon CiceroKimo EasterwoodStarsJim BallantineEd BellJack BlackA documentary that explores the rise and fall of The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991) and its controversial creator, John Kricfalusi.John Kricfalusi
- DirectorBrian HerzlingerStarsDominick BrasciaScott CarlsonKeith CooganDocumentary following Corey Feldman, as he showcases the allegations that he and Corey Haim, who died in 2010, were sexually abused as children, by several men.Child sexual abuse in Hollywood, particularly against Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, and singer Ricky Garcia.
Perpetrators
1. Alphy Hoffman
2. Charlie Sheen — Actor
3. Jon Grissom — Convicted child molester
4. Manager to Ricky Garcia
5. Marty Weiss — Registered sex offender - StarsSarah EdmondsonMark VicenteBonnie PiesseA look at the experiences of the members of the NXIVM, an organization and sex cult that made headlines for being charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy.Sex trafficking cult NXIVM lead by Keith Raniere.
1. Keith Raniere
2. Nancy Salzman (co-founder)
3. Lauren Salzman
4. Allison Mack
5. Clare Bronfman (Seagram heiress)
6. Kathy Russell (bookkeeper)
Network: HBO - StarsMia FarrowFletcher PrevinDylan O'Sullivan FarrowA look behind the years of sensational headlines to reveal the private story of the accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen involving his 7-year-old daughter with Mia Farrow.Woody Allen
Network: HBO - StarsIan ZieringIn the companion podcast to the HBO Original documentary series Allen v. Farrow, award-winning filmmakers Amy Ziering, Kirby Dick and Amy Herdy reveal new details about the sexual abuse allegations against Woody Allen involving Dylan, his then 7-year-old daughter with Mia Farrow. Hosted by Ziering, the podcast offers an insider look at the filmmakers' investigation into one of Hollywood's most notorious scandals, new interviews with experts, family and friends, and exclusive material that wasn't included in the documentary series.Woody Allen
Network: HBO - StarsW. Kamau BellJelani CobbDoug E. DougWriter/director W. Kamau Bell's exploration of Bill Cosby's descent from "America's Dad" to convicted sexual predator. Comedians, journalists and survivors have a candid, first of its kind conversation about the man, his career and crimes.Bill Cosby
Network: Showtime - StarsCasey HammerCourtney VucekovichLauren SkaeThe definitive inside story of the rise and fall of the notorious Hammer family.Armie Hammer
Network: Discovery+ - DirectorKirby DickAmy ZieringStarsHope HolidayKaren SharpeJerry Lewis's patented form of slapstick made him a 20th-century comedic icon. But former co-stars say he was a bully who sexually harassed-and in at least one case, sexually assaulted-women with impunity.1. Jerry Lewis
2. Unnamed actor
Distributed by Vanity Fair alongside a 2022 expose. - StarsStephen Kramer GlickmanJustin NeillStacy KaiserThe cast and crew of Glee reveal surprising truths about the making of the series and chronicle the meteoric rise of the hit Hollywood TV series.Mark Salling
Network: Investigation Discovery - StarsBrooke ShieldsScaachi KoulIsobel ColemanFollows actor, model, and icon Brooke Shields as she becomes a woman who discovers her power after being a sexualized young girl. She shows the dangers and triumphs of gaining agency in a hostile world.The documentary miniseries examines the sexual exploitation of actress Brooke Shields.
Network: Hulu - StarsDrake BellGiovonnie SamuelsKate TaylorA docu-series that uncovers the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children's shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s.The documentary series examines the history of abuse against children and child actors on Nickelodeon, including a hostile work environment enabled by producer Dan Schneider.
Network: Investigation Discovery - StarsScott LevyRandy FowlerAdam VaryFollows the life of Kevin Spacey from his childhood to his emergency success on Broadway and his rise to stardom, through to his spectacular fall from grace as he faces accusations of sexual harassment and abuse.Kevin Spacey
Network: Investigation Discovery