On the Record
Synopsis
The haunting story of music executive Drew Dixon as she grapples with her decision to become one of the first women of color, in the wake of #MeToo, to come forward and publicly accuse hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct. A gripping and profound examination of race, gender, intersectionality, and the toll sexual abuse takes on survivors and on society at large.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 27, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering
- Screenplay & Story
- Amy Ziering, Sara Newens, Kirby Dick
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- On the Record
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Chain Camera Pictures, Impact Partners, Jane Doe Films, Level Forward, Shark Island Productions, Artemis Rising
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering
Amy Ziering, Sara Newens, Kirby Dick
Terence Blanchard
Thaddeus Wadleigh, Ava Berkofsky
Sara Newens
Amy Ziering, Kirby Dick, Amy Herdy, Jamie Rogers, Oprah Winfrey
Department Leadership Roster
Kirby Dick
Director
Amy Ziering
Director
Amy Ziering
Producer
Kirby Dick
Producer
Amy Herdy
Producer
Jamie Rogers
Producer
Amy Ziering
Writer
Sara Newens
Writer
Kirby Dick
Writer
Sara Newens
Editor
Thaddeus Wadleigh
Director of Photography
Ava Berkofsky
Director of Photography
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Record
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What is On the Record about?
The haunting story of music executive Drew Dixon as she grapples with her decision to become one of the first women of color, in the wake of #MeToo, to come forward and publicly accuse hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct. A gripping and profound examination of race, gender, intersectionality, and the toll sexual abuse takes on survivors and on society at large.
Who directed On the Record?
On the Record was directed by Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering.
Who stars in On the Record?
The principal cast of On the Record includes Drew Dixon, Sil Lai Abrams, Sheri Hines, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Shanita Hubbard.
When was On the Record released and how long is it?
On the Record was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Record?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Record was composed by Terence Blanchard.