“This important documentary confronts tough issues with bravery and information.” – New York Daily News
“You may miss a few moments of “An Open Secret,” either while looking away during its unsettling stories or closing your eyes in frustration. This potent documentary elicits those kinds of reactions.” – The New York Times
“…damning documentary takes aim at sexual abuse in Hollywood…undeniably shocking…Expect to hear more on the film and its effects on the industry over the coming months. Whether Hollywood likes it or not.” – The Guardian
“…a sober look at accusations that lend themselves to sensationalism…Berg’s film is very tightly focused…” – The Hollywood Reporter
“…the type of work that should have the power to effect change in laws for child actors, and open up the eyes of parents who push their kids toward stardom.” – Flavorwire
“…a devastating exposé of Hollywood’s sexual abuse problem.” – Indiewire (among 2015’s 20 best documentaries)
www.AnOpenSecretFilm.com
Trailer at: youtu.be/1JpHUaMBARU
What: The Irish premiere and the European festival debut of AN OPEN SECRET. Directed by Oscar®-nominated director Amy Berg (WEST OF MEMPHIS; DELIVER US FROM EVIL), AN OPEN SECRET looks at the lives of children betrayed and abandoned by a system that essentially funnels them towards sexual predators without any oversight or regard for their safety. It documents not only these young peoples’ experiences, but also how some have emerged stronger for their speaking out. It beg the questions of why children working in entertainment aren’t afforded the same protections they are afforded at school, and argues for more effective treatment and stronger penalties for child sex offenders. The film has opened to critical acclaim in Seattle, Denver and New York, and is traveling to more cities through the summer.
When: Saturday, 11 July, 2015, 2:15PM
Where: Town Hall Theatre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland (get tickets)
More: Director Amy Berg was nominated for an Academy Award® for her documentary DELIVER US FROM EVIL and also directed WEST OF MEMPHIS about the West Memphis Three.
Media Contacts: Henry Eshelman/Mark Rabinowitz/Sabrina Zeile at PMG, 323.337.9042
heshelman@platformgrp.com; mark@platformgrp.com; sabrina@platformgrp.com
Press kit materials, stills, trailer, bios, press clips, film clip and press quotes:
www.dropbox.com/sh/z2xah8l0l28lgoy/AAAY8OiEo2AzjuN-xzhvyGQKa?dl=0
Hi res links of trailer for download:
www.dropbox.com/sh/h6j8oj7x4te3def/AAC9Rxm5A_UsxpTsZJwGewYwa?dl=0
Social Media Handles:
Official website: www.AnOpenSecretFilm.com
Twitter: @anopensecret
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AnOpenSecretDoc
Youtube: youtu.be/1JpHUaMBARU
Google+: plus.google.com/102869417879124328367/posts