New York TimesreportersMelena RyzikandCara Buckleyhad a difficult path to pave when they, along with their peerJodi Kantor, picked up their pens and got to work investigating a string of sexual misconduct claims against famed comedianLouis C.K.In a Collider exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming documentary,Sorry/Not Sorry, viewers will hear from the two reporters as they break down the hurdles they faced when trying to build a solid stack of evidence.
As is the case in any sort of situation when a victim has the potential of losing everything should they come forward with their story, Buckley says the team had a difficult time earning the trust of hesitant victims - especially when they were unable to share the names of the others who had stepped forward. With years upon years ofallegations against C.K.,Ryzik admitted the task seemed rather daunting at first but became easier when they zoomed in on specific sets of dates. After a few of the victims agreed to go on record, more followed suit, and the timelines and patterns started to come together. The sneak peek ends on a cliffhanger, teasing the confrontation between the trio of reporters and C.K.
One thing that’s made evident in this exclusive look intoSorry/Not Sorryis how the women - both victims and the ones pursuing the truth - were able (or maybe more so forced) to face the situation with humor. Not only does Ryzik recall a moment of clarity for her in a comedic way during the sneak peek, but comedianJen Kirkmanalso appears in the teaser and shares part of her story with a humorous edge. Judging by the two-minute preview, we can expect the film’s other interviews with Kirkman’s fellow whistleblowers,Abby SchachnerandMegan Koester, as well as others close to the case, includingMichael Ian Black,Michael Schur,Aida Rodriguez,Andy Kindler,Noam Dworman, andWesley Morris.
How Does The Story Play Out?
Spoiler alert - for anyone not fully aware of what happened after the allegations against C.K. came to light, it’s sadly just what you think it would be. The comedian faced the music and admitted to his wrongdoings, saying, “these stories are true,” and with that, his career was over…just kidding. At first, C.K.’s fandom andthe networks that he worked withturned their backs on him, but most would be back within less than a year, giving the comedianplenty of safe spacesto perform to this day.
you may catchSorry/Not Sorryin cinemas and on digital platforms on July 12 and check out our exclusive sneak peek above.
