Sorry/Not Sorry (film)

Sorry/Not Sorry
Directed by
Produced by
  • Caroline Suh
  • Cara Mones
  • Kathleen Lingo
CinematographyBob Richman
Edited byPeter Holmes
Music byKyle Scott Wilson
Production
companies
Distributed byGreenwich Entertainment
Release date
  • September 10, 2023 (2023-09-10) (TIFF)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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

Plot

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

Production

In August 2022, it was announced Showtime was in production on a documentary about 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]

References

  1. ^ "Sorry/Not Sorry". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  2. ^ Szalai, Georg (August 25, 2022). "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. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  3. ^ Bergeson, Samantha (August 25, 2022). "Showtime Louis C.K. #MeToo Documentary Will Focus on 'Backlash' to Comedian's Comeback". IndieWire. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  4. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandria (June 6, 2023). "Showtime Louis C.K. #MeToo Documentary Will Focus on 'Backlash' to Comedian's Comeback". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  5. ^ Bradley, Laura (June 6, 2023). "Louis C.K. Documentary Scrapped at Showtime". The Daily Beast. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  6. ^ Mullen, Pat (August 9, 2023). "Thom Powers on the Buzz and Biz of TIFF Docs". POV Magazine. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  7. ^ Carey, Matthew (September 11, 2023). "Greenwich Entertainment Acquires NA Rights To 'Sorry/Not Sorry,' Doc About Louis C.K. Sexual Misconduct Scandal – Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 11, 2023.