the Russell Simmons sexual assault documentary "On the Record" is an emotional gut punch; Told in a straight-forward fashion as to let these women be heard loud and clear, it's certainly one of the most essential films of the year
spotlighting accusations of sexual harassment and rape against the hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, directors Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering have made a documentary that's powerful, traumatic, and convincing
it's a smart and sturdy behind-the-scenes look at a high-profile #MeToo drama, and succeeds at scrutinizing the conundrum facing countless women still afraid of speaking out
an emotionally revealing doc that sticks to the skin; The overall result is an intimate look at what is at stake when rape victims decide whether or not to tell their stories
"On the Record" is 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
