Season 1
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A groundbreaking filmmaker confronts industry taboos, battling personal demons while reshaping the narrative of sex and identity.
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The Hollywood system is currently undergoing tremendous upheaval. The power structures are being challenged on all levels. But is real change possible? Hollywood has long been an environment where white men have dominated but all that has been changing with the rise of Me Too. A new world is dawning but is it possible to achieve the type of equity women are hoping for?
To even get your foot in the door in Hollywood, you need help from the gatekeepers - the agents. They can be a great help but they can also keep out those who are often marginalized. You need a lot of help in order to get a film made in Hollywood, and your first step is getting representation. Agents connect you with other creatives and powerful players in Hollywood who will make your project into a reality. Their job carries a lot of weight and can influence how diverse the working talent in the film industry is. Are the scales starting to tip?
Historically the stories being told have not reflected the diversity of their audience. Why is it important, and what can be done to change this? The stories being told in the media can greatly affect our view of our world and ourselves. For far too long, only a limited perspective has been represented. How can we change this, and what will it mean when we have everyone's stories being told?
Auditions are a necessary part of the process in casting a movie, but people in power have taken advantage and preyed upon actors. A reckoning has finally arrived. For years, the rumors about the "casting couch" have plagued Hollywood. Now in light of numerous public accusations, the curtain is being lifted. Actors share their own stories and offer a way forward. Is this a turning point?
Studios decide what projects get made, and how much they're willing to spend. Agents and directors offer their views on navigating this complex system. The studios have tremendous power when it comes to financing and distributing films. But who has been in charge of those decisions has long been an issue. Is progress even possible without changing who sits at the top?
"What Happens In Hollywood" is a candid 10-part docuseries that examines Hollywood's role in framing society's overall view of sex and sexuality.