![]() ![]() Former Def Jam A&R exec Drew Dixon is the forthright focal point of the film, offering insight into her thought process (and many hesitations) about going on the record with her allegations against one of hip-hop's most powerful figures. Verdict: A clear-eyed, harrowing, and undeniably compelling documentary exploring the sexual assault allegations against Russell Simmons, On the Record is perhaps the only HBO Max Original that feels like essential viewing from the platform's launch lineup. The documentary, which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews, chronicles not only Dixon’s story but that of several other accusers – Sil Lai Abrams, Sheri Sher – delving deeply into the ways women of color's voices are all too often silenced and ignored when they allege sexual assault as well as the cultural forces that pressure them to remain silent. Blige, Estelle and Kanye West, and Whitney Houston) as she grapples with her decision to become one of the first women of color, in the wake of #MeToo, to come forward and publicly accuse hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of sexual assault. ![]() Official Plot Synopsis: Directed and produced by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering ( The Hunting Ground, The Invisible War), and first reported by the New York Times, On The Record presents the powerful, haunting story of music executive Drew Dixon (collaborator on hit records by Method Man and Mary J. The Best and Worst HBO Max Originals On the Record Review Below, we've reviewed the first batch of HBO Max Originals, with more to come as new shows are released over the next few months, including the first of several Adventure Time specials, Season 2 of Doom Patrol, and Regular Show creator JG Quintel's new animated comedy Close Enough. At launch, the streamer has a small collection of scripted, unscripted, and documentary series for you to binge, including a new batch of Looney Tunes Cartoons, a rom-com series starring Anna Kendrick, and a new late-night show featuring Elmo as the host. ![]()
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