The GuardianHarvey Weinstein has complained he feels like “the forgotten man” and that his “pioneering” work championing movies directed by and about women has been “eviscerated” in the wake of multiple sexual assault allegations against him. The 67-year-old producer, once one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, has faced accusations of sexual assault and harassment from dozens of women. Ahead of the start of his rape trial, Weinstein gave an interview to the New York Post. “I made more movies directed by women and about women than any filmmaker, and I’m talking about 30 years ago. Weinstein is to go on trial on Jan. 6 on rape and sexual assault charges in a state court.

Source: Taipei Times December 16, 2019 16:07 UTC