Oprah Winfrey exits Russell Simmons MeToo documentary, and the filmmakers respond
Oprah Winfrey is disassociating herself with a new documentary about Russell Simmons and the #MeToo movement.on a still-untitled film from Oscar-nominated directors Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick that centers on some of the 20 women who have publicly accused Simmons of sexual harassment and assault. The movie was to stream on Apple TV+ following its Jan. 25 premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
“First and foremost, I want it to be known that I unequivocally believe and support the women. Their stories deserve to be told and heard,” said Winfrey. “In my opinion, there is more work to be done on the film to illuminate the full scope of what the victims endured and it has become clear that the filmmakers and I are not aligned in that creative vision. Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering are talented filmmakers.
Winfrey, for her part, made it clear on Friday that she would continue to work with Time’s Up to support those who have been sexually harassed. Tina Tchen, the foundation’s president and CEO, issued a release stating that Time’s Up “is in full support” of those who made allegations against Simmons.
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