An Open Secret

"An Open Secret" is a rather ironic film. After all, it seeks to expose abuse in Hollywood AND it could not find a distributor to release it...which seems to confirm that Hollywood really couldn't care less about the evil that is occuring in its midst. And, while there have been a few complaints that it didn't get every single fact straight (one of the participants later took back some of their comments in the film), it is unique because it even mentions names in the television and movie industry. It is very compelling and you can't blame it for not mentioning everyone...it is at least a good start.

The movie focuses in particular on the experience of five child actors. Most are on hand to tell their story...some is told by family and friends. All point to minimal sentences of many pedophiles and many returning to work in the industry AFTER their convictions!

The film is generally well made and apart from a few edits I might have suggested, is excellent throughout. What I would really love is to see an updated version. Has anything changed since 2014...or is it still business as usual. I can only assume that nothing really has changed and the industry is simply doing lipservice to the problem.

If you want to see this film, it is currently free to watch at Vimeo's website. Again, this is because the film can find no other means of distribution.Not perfect...but very compelling.