She Said with Maria Schrader | Picturehouse

Felicity Beckett talks to director Maria Schrader about her new film She Said, in cinemas now.

This powerful investigative drama - inspired by true events - depicts how two New York Times reporters uncovered the widespread sexual abuse of women by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. 

Adapted from the book by journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, She Said charts their months of painstaking research.

They gradually piece together a horrifying trail of systemic misconduct that leads to Weinstein but must overcome a culture of silence and fear, and the non-disclosure agreements that prevent many survivors from speaking out. 

Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan capture the dedication and commitment of the duo with conviction - they are determined to support each other, and the women whose experiences they have uncovered.

The notable cast also includes Patricia Clarkson and Samantha Morton.

With a nod to the likes of Spotlight and All the President’s Men, this is a gripping account of a pivotal cultural moment that helped to mobilise the #MeToo movement.

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