Sorry/Not Sorry (film) explained

Sorry/Not Sorry
Music:Kyle Scott Wilson
Cinematography:Bob Richman
Editing:Peter Holmes
Distributor:Greenwich Entertainment
Runtime:90 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Sorry/Not Sorry is a 2023 American documentary film directed and produced by Caroline Suh and Cara Mones. It follows the sexual misconduct allegations made against Louis C.K. and the effects his comeback has on those who came forward.

It had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2023.

Plot

The film follows the sexual misconduct allegations made against Louis C.K., and examines how C.K. was able to get away with his behavior for as long as he did, as well as examining how he was able to return to comedy shortly after, despite the allegations, and the effects his return has on those who've come forward.[1]

Production

In August 2022, it was announced Showtime was in production on a documentary revolving around the sexual misconduct allegations against Louis C.K. and his return to comedy, with Caroline Suh set to direct, and The New York Times producing.[2] [3] In June 2023, Showtime dropped the project.[4] [5]

Release

It had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2023.[6] Shortly after, Greenwich Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sorry/Not Sorry. Toronto International Film Festival. August 20, 2023.
  2. Web site: Paramount's David Nevins Reveals Upcoming Louis C.K. Doc and Is "Interested" in What "Our Best Writers" Have to Say About Roe v. Wade Reversal. The Hollywood Reporter. Georg. Szalai. August 25, 2022. August 20, 2023.
  3. Web site: Showtime Louis C.K. #MeToo Documentary Will Focus on 'Backlash' to Comedian's Comeback. IndieWire. Samantha. Bergeson. August 25, 2022. August 20, 2023.
  4. Web site: Showtime Louis C.K. #MeToo Documentary Will Focus on 'Backlash' to Comedian's Comeback. The Los Angeles Times. Alexandria. Del Rosario. June 6, 2023. August 20, 2023.
  5. Web site: Louis C.K. Documentary Scrapped at Showtime. The Daily Beast. Laura. Bradley. June 6, 2023. August 20, 2023.
  6. Web site: Thom Powers on the Buzz and Biz of TIFF Docs. POV Magazine. Pat. Mullen. August 9, 2023. August 20, 2023.
  7. Web site: Greenwich Entertainment Acquires NA Rights To 'Sorry/Not Sorry,' Doc About Louis C.K. Sexual Misconduct Scandal – Toronto. Deadline Hollywood. Matthew. Carey. September 11, 2023. September 11, 2023.