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January 2, 2018

Hollywood Women Declare "Time's Up" for Sexual Abusers
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In Hollywood, more than 1,000 prominent actresses, writers and directors
have launched a project aimed at combating sexual abuse and harassment
in the film industry. The "Time's Up" campaign follows on the heels of a
torrent of allegations of rape, sexual assault and harassment against
powerful men that began with reports into sexual abuse by movie mogul
Harvey Weinstein. The initiative seeks to raise $13 million for a legal
defense fund to help working-class women bring sexual abuse charges. It
also seeks to bring gender parity to Hollywood studios and talent
agencies, while penalizing companies that tolerate persistent
harassment. The campaign also seeks to end the use of nondisclosure
agreements that silence victims. Among those participating are director
Ava Du Vernay, producer Kathleen Kennedy, and actors Natalie Portman,
Reese Witherspoon, Cate Blanchett, Eva Longoria and America Ferrera.


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