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ABOUT THE FILM

Directed and produced by Oscar nominees Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, and first reported by The New York Times, On the Record presents the haunting story of former A&R executive Drew Dixon, whose career and personal life were upended by the alleged abuse she faced from her high-profile male bosses.

 

The documentary follows Dixon as she grapples with her decision to become one of the first women of color, in the wake of #MeToo, to come forward to publicly accuse hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct. The film chronicles Dixon’s story, as well as those of fellow Simmons accusers Sil Lai Abrams and Sheri Sher, delving into the ways black women’s voices are too often silenced and ignored when reporting these allegations.

ABOUT THE FILM

Directed and produced by Oscar nominees Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, and first reported by The New York Times, On the Record presents the haunting story of former A&R executive Drew Dixon, whose career and personal life were upended by the alleged abuse she faced from her high-profile male bosses.

 

The documentary follows Dixon as she grapples with her decision to become one of the first women of color, in the wake of #MeToo, to come forward to publicly accuse hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct. The film chronicles Dixon’s story, as well as those of fellow Simmons accusers Sil Lai Abrams and Sheri Sher, delving into the ways black women’s voices are too often silenced and ignored when reporting these allegations.

IMPACT: HOW THE FILM CAN EFFECT CHANGE

On The Record presents a unique opportunity to provoke discussion on the specific, troubling plight Black women face when coming forward with allegations of sexual violence—and the complex factors at play that so often result in their silence.

 

The social impact campaign for On The Record exists at the intersection of education, awareness, community healing and cultural transformation on the subject of sexual violence, specifically as it pertains to Black women. Through screenings of the film on college campuses, with community groups, grassroots organizations and more – situated alongside thought provoking panel discussions – the campaign’s aim is to expand the conversation towards other vital topics including: workplace rights, toxic masculinity, allyship, and cultural betrayal trauma.

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Featured Experts

Dr. Joan Morgan

Feminist Cultural Critic

Tarana Burke

Founder of the 'me too.' Movement

Kimberlé Crenshaw

Author of On Intersectionality

Shanita Hubbard

Author of Miseducation: A Women's Guide to Hip-Hop

Kierna Mayo

Writer & Former Editor at "The Source"

Bim Adewunmi

Journalist & Radio Producer

Dr. Michele Wallace

Feminist Cultural Critic & Author

Press

“Riveting. Compelling and fascinating. A must-see as well as a must-believe.”

Deadline

“A thoughtful sharply argued recalibration of how we think about truth-telling in the age of #MeToo, specifically the difficulties that face women - especially women of color - who seek to come forward.

Los Angeles Times

“A landmark… No documentary has so powerfully connected the causes of #MeToo and Black Lives Matter.”

The Guardian

“A stunning feat of complexity, both contained and expansive… An emotionally revealing doc that sticks to the skin”

The Hollywood Reporter

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