The work of two investigative reporters of the New York Times in probing the sexual misconduct of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein will be seen in the Universal Pictures film “She Said” that will open on Philippine cinemas on Nov. 23.
“She Said” depicts the work of reporters Jodie Kantor and Megan Twohey who broke a story published on Oct. 5, 2017 in the New York Times: “Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades.” Weinstein was a film producer and co-founder of Miramax.
In the film, Kantor and Twohey are portrayed by Zoe Kazan and Carey Mulligan.
Weinsten was Hollywood’s most influential figures who won six best picture Oscars and the producer of such films as “Sex, Lies and Videotape,” “Pulp Fiction” and “Good Will Hunting.”
The Kantor and Twohey reported that he allegedly used his clout to harass and coerce women into sexual encounters.
The two journalists detailed previously undisclosed allegations of wrongdoing stretching back three decades. Their reporting was thoroughly documented through interviews with Weinstein’s current and former employees and film industry workers, as well as legal records, emails and internal documents from the businesses that the executive had run, Miramax and the Weinstein Company.
Their findings were unimpeachable. Through dogged perseverance and the cooperation of many courageous survivors and other brave sources, they had at last revealed the truth.
“She Said” details the journey of reporters and editors engaged in the unrelenting pursuit of the truth and highlights the courage of survivors and witnesses who chose to come forward to stop an accused serial predator from committing further harm.
Together, their commitment and fortitude sparked a global conversation, helped propel the #MeToo movement, and fueled a reckoning of the system that had enabled him.
“She Said” will open in local cinemas on Nov. 23.