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Date: 2/15/2021 Start Time: 7:00 PM End Time: 8:00 PM Description: [Online] She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement by Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey. For many years, reporters had tried to get to the truth about Harvey Weinstein's treatment of women. But in 2017, when New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey began their investigation into the prominent Hollywood producer, his name was synonymous with power. During months of confidential interviews, many disturbing and long-buried allegations were unearthed, and a web of secret payouts and nondisclosure agreements was revealed. These shadowy settlements had long been used to hide sexual harassment and abuse, but Kantor and Twohey helped expose it with a breakthrough reporting technique. When the convinced some sources to go on the record, a dramatic final showdown between Weinstein and The New York Times was set in motion.
Vernon Area Public Library Get the book on cloudLibrary or Libby/OverDrive, or check out the book from the library (Vernon Area Library card required). Interlibrary loan copies of the book are available to Vernon Area Public Library cardholders while supplies last. Register below. Email address required; you will receive an invitation with instructions on how to log in to the online discussion. On the Vernon Library app: TAP HERE to register for this program. Location: Internet Contact: Adult Desk Contact Number: 224-543-1485 Presenter: Jessica Status: Closed |
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