On the Record

2020

1 hr. 35 min.

Documentary

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75 Reviews

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50+ Ratings

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Filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering examine the sexual assault allegations against hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons.

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Critics Consensus

On the Record uses harrowing first-person accounts to powerfully and persuasively confront the entrenched sexism of an industry and its culture.

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steven b

It seems to me that the person that should be lauded for their visionary contribution to R&B/Hip Hop in the 90's is Drew Dixon. Drew's bravery allowed for other women to tell their truth about the sexual abuse they endured at the hands of predatory men in positions of power. Wearing Rudraksha beads & saying your "spiritual" doesn't atone you of the evil things that you've done.....KARMA.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Must watch for everyone. Bravo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

Reminds me of another record review. Shit sandwich.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

This movie is so engaging and entertaining, It's definitly one of my favorite movies of all time because I know I will remember it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

fucking powerful. You literally watch a woman (Drew Dixon among MANY others) discover their voice therefore discovering their place in the world again as they brave sharing their scars for the world to see. The fact that Oprah dropped out of this is baffling to me. Whatever her issue was with the "artistic direction" was not worth trying to shelf the truths of these women.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Amy Ziering

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Sil Lai Abrams

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Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw

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David Fear

Rolling Stone

[An] undeniably moving, unsettling film...

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 15, 2021

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Louise Rugendyke

Sydney Morning Herald

Their stories have not been told. It's shocking to hear, yet so obvious. And that's what makes On the Record such a compelling watch -- it lays out in the clearest possible terms the ramifications for black women who dare to stand up.

Aug 26, 2020

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

It is told with conviction and rigorous honesty...

Aug 19, 2020

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Chauncey K. Robinson

People's World

It wrangles with the intersectionality of race and gender when it comes to Black women being believed and supported in the face of harassment and sexism. It isn’t a comfortable film to watch, but a necessary one.

Rated: A

Jun 22, 2023

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Jennifer Bisset

CNET

On the Record is another important contribution to the movement, giving visibility to voices that have struggled to be heard, and inspiration for more to speak out.

Mar 29, 2023

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Milana Vujkov

Lola On Film

The fiercely talented Dixon, in her expressive and precise way, describes the experience of leaving the job she excelled in and loved as holding her breath for 16 years.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 31, 2021

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Synopsis

Filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering examine the sexual assault allegations against hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons.

Director: Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering
Executive Producer: Jennifer H. Caldwell, Dan Cogan, Abigail Disney
Screenwriter: Kirby Dick, Sara Newens, Amy Ziering
Production Co: Shark Island Productions, Jane Doe Films, Artemis Rising Productions, Impact Partners, Chain Camera Pictures, Level Forward
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 27, 2020

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