An Open Secret
| An Open Secret | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Amy J. Berg |
| Starring |
Michael Egan III[1] Corey Feldman[1] Todd Bridges[1] Joey Coleman[1] Mark Ryan |
Release dates | 2014 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
An Open Secret is an American documentary directed by Amy J. Berg.[2][3] Berg decided to make the documentary after she was approached by Matthew Valentinas in 2011. Valentinas and Alan Hoffman wanted to make a film about victims of sexual exploitation. Valentinas said that, "We chose Amy because we didn't want it to be exploitative or tabloid. We wanted it to be empowering for the victims."[4]
Overview
A look into the issue of underage sexual abuse in the Hollywood entertainment industry.[1]
Reception
Indiewire described the documentary as "an incisive and utterly unflinching look at a subject too rarely scrutinized."[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Witheridge, Annette (15 November 2014). "Bombshell documentary about Hollywood pedophile ring preying on child actors that's been linked to X-Men director Bryan Singer premieres in New York". Daily Mail.
- ↑ Setoodeh, Ramin (April 18, 2014). "Bryan Singer Allegations Part of Upcoming Sex Abuse Documentary". Variety.
- ↑ DeFore, John (November 14, 2014). "'An Open Secret': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Kilday, Gregg (November 12, 2014). "Hollywood Sex Abuse Film Revealed: Explosive Claims, New Figures Named (Exclusive)". Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ↑ Cwik, Greg. "DOC NYC Review: Amy Berg's 'An Open Secret' Is a Devastating Exposé of Hollywood's Sexual Abuse Problem". Indiewire. Retrieved February 10, 2015.