US filmmakers have welcomed the sexual harassment scandal overwhelming Hollywood as a “positive” moment that could draw special attention to and end decades of abuse in the US film industry.
Several directors told AFP at the annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles that the avalanche of allegations against Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Louis C.K. and others might finally force reform and protect future performers.
“It’s been something that has existed for a long time. It’s something that stopped workflow, harmed creativity, harmed making money and it’s just not good for us,” said James Gunn, an acclaimed director and screenwriter.
“For me this is a light being shone upon a lot of things…. And at the same time a lot of people in Hollywood are really terrible people and that’s coming to light,” he added.
Thousands of people are expected to march in Los Angeles on Sunday to support victims of sexual assault and harassment, which activists say…