Graduated from Amherst College with a degree in English in 1984. The Beverly Hills 90210 star, 55, announced on Thursday that he and Ludwig had decided to split after nine years of marriage.. [10] Senator Kirsten Gillibrand credits the film with inspiring her to introduce the Military Justice Improvement Act, which would establish an independent judiciary to oversee accusations of sexual assault in the armed forces. [But] recently I've become much less self-censored and I think that is post-Trump. But, um, you know, you did marry one of your girlfriends daughters. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Ian Ziering and Erin Ludwig Ziering. The current age is 58 years old. Someone came to us and told us a story about the ways in which their medical device caused egregious harm, and not only that, but that they hadnt been fully informed of the risks and that none of this actually had to happen if proper due diligence had been followed. And more often than not, that child is subject to further abuse. According to the film, the $400 billion medical device industry which incorporates everything from vaginal mesh to hip implants to robotic surgeons is far less regulated than pharmaceuticals but doesnt receive nearly as much media attention. "[35], On the Record, Dick and Ziering's film about sexual abuse allegations against Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons, premiered to a standing ovation at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Zero. Marchant initially represented Dixon pro bono because of their relationship. [11], Among other honors, The Invisible War received a nomination for Best Documentary Feature at the 85th Academy Awards and won Emmy Awards for Best Documentary Feature and Outstanding Investigative Journalism. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. So, you know, white women pretty much are the worst. From Allen v. Farrow to On The Record, Amy Ziering has been behind some of the last decades most important films about sexual assault. Although she didnt meet Jones, Lumet stands with her: It breaks my heart to hear that Alexia had this experience, she says. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Everyone said, 'No one wants to hear women's stories. And at that point in our careers, we were established filmmakerswe had been nominated for Emmys, produced things for HBO. More recently, they flew in the face of Hollywood, examining the allegations of sexual abuse against music mogul Russell Simmons in 2020s On the Record and director Woody Allen in HBOs 2021 miniseries Allen v. Farrow. [2], Ziering was born in 1962. [31], On October 23, 2017, Dick and Ziering announced an upcoming film on equity, parity, abuse, and representation in Hollywood. The pair have previously explored sexual assaultinside the military and college campuses. ), While making The Hunting Ground, the filmmakers werent positioning themselves as impartial storytellers. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. During the making of Invisible War, one woman revealed that in the two decades since she was raped, Ziering was the first person who believed her; another drove three hours to an Ohio screening of the movie so she could tell Ziering that watching it finally allowed her to stop blaming herself. No one wants to hear stories about women being raped. But when Simmons got wind of the film, which followed a New York Times expos about his alleged sexual assaults, he launched targeted counterattacks against his accusers and called Winfreys assistant, demanding that he be put in touch with Winfrey and she not release the movie, according to sources with knowledge of these efforts. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. From Allen v. Farrow to On The Record, Amy Ziering has been behind some of the last decade's most important films about sexual assault. Her most recent projects directly impacted American politics and culture, resulting in real-world change. I mean, I just do what I do. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). I was narrowed down to a victim of Russell Simmons and an accuser. But again, as a weak defense, I will say, quoting bell hooks that the patriarchy knows no gender. Within that span, Ziering has seen attitudes transform in real time. This is the lie, Jones says. I kept thinking it just seems like its equivalent to torture mechanisms from another century and fully preventable.. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. "Allen v. Farrow" (2021), a seven-time Emmy nominated series that goes behind decades of sensational headlines to reveal the private story of one of Hollywood's most notorious and public scandals: the accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen involving Dylan, his then seven-year-old daughter with Mia Farrow. It was released on February 27, 2015,[14] an edited version aired on CNN on November 22, 2015,[15][16] and the DVD was released the week of December 1, 2015. Ahead of its debut, the series was criticized for being one sided and dismissingthe perspectives of Allen's wife and Mia's daughter Soon-Yi Previn, and Mia Farrow's adopted son Moses Farrow who has accused Mia of abuse. I got a call from one of my dear friends who is a journalist, and shes really upset, Marchant says. It was aggressive and uncomfortable., Eventually, Jones would sit down with the filmmakers. Ian Ziering's wife Erin filed for divorce in November, days after the BH90210 actor announced their split following nine years of marriage By Jen Juneau Published on January 8, 2020 01:00 PM. The birth date is 30-Mar-64. When she and Dick pitched Invisible War in 2010, they couldnt find anyone to fund it. "The Bleeding Edge" (2018) unearthed the fast-growing medical device industry's corruption and malfeasance; compelling industry giant Bayer to remove a harmful device from the market and catalyzing a worldwide debate about regulation and patient safety. The screenwriter Jenny Lumet, who alleges that Simmons sexually violated her in 1991, spent a day in Brooklyn filming for On the Record, talking on camera to Dixon and Sil Lai Abrams, another survivor in the film. The first season of Beverly Hills, 90210, an American teen drama television series aired from October 4, 1990, on Fox and concluded on May 9, 1991, after 22 episodes. They upbraided the Pentagon in 2012s The Invisible War, their Emmy-winning expos about rape in the U.S. military, and assailed college administrations in 2015s The Hunting Ground. It won the Golden Gate Award at the 2002 San Francisco International Film Festival. I think I said to a reporter who called me right when #MeToo happened that I didnt know if I was reading The Onion or The New York Times. Times Up issued a statement standing by the survivors (without specifically endorsing the film). Before anyone had even seen the documentary, there were already serious problems behind-the-scenes. In 2012, she premiered The Invisible War at the Sundance Film Festival, where it received the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature. RELATED:Top 10 Lujosas Casas Y Autos de Famosos! People often relate Matt to the Beverly Hills, 90210 star Ian because of the same surname. Its part of a montage in which shes combined with other survivors, and Jones sentences are cut up. How Allen v. Farrow's co-director convinced Mia and Dylan to go on camera. Likewise, Ian Ziering is still married, but he and his second wife are no longer together. I want other people who didnt grow up privileged to still know they have a voice.. The series . They believed that Times Up was in on it too, because the nonprofit had accepted a $100,000 donation from Winfrey for the Times Up Legal Defense Fund in 2017, which became part of a story that ran in The Hollywood Reporter in June called When Times Up Didnt Step Up., I never had a conversation with Oprah Winfrey, Marchant says. Another complaint made by some of the survivors: the filmmakers never told them that the movie would be mostly about Dixons life. Ziering best known for his role as sporty rich kid Steve Sanders on the original Beverly Hills, 90210 is back in the zeitgest, this time, as bar owner Fin (ha) who sets out to save his . Amy keeps cutting me off. But Deborah Drooz, an attorney who represents Jane Doe Films, said in a letter written to Variety: Ms. Then just imagine how that shame and reluctance to speak out is magnified if your perpetrator is a loved one, someone you trust and love deeply and are fiercely connected to and dependent on. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Meek: I think that one of the things that was most disturbing about his defense then and now is this idea, well, why would I suddenly become a child molester at this age? She knows the drill and she shows up in a black ratty sweatshirt," she said in an interview on Day 6. I felt ashamed., She was upset, the person she talked to recalls, confirming Jones version of events. Im wondering if you have thoughts on the separation or the lack thereof between the art and the artist. [Variety] implies that Drew Dixon a sexual assault survivor whose story is documented in the film was berated, scolded, triggered and otherwise mistreated by film producer Amy Ziering, Drooz, the filmmakers lawyer, says in a letter to Variety. Ian Ziering and Erin Ludwig have reached a settlement in their divorce.. Im like, What is going on? She said, My name is on a list that is circulating of people who are endorsing the movie. The friend hadnt even seen the film yet. It was completely out of control., Looking back, Jones says she wishes that she hadnt participated in the film. In December, as Simmons attempted to undermine the film, Marchant approached Times Up for support, since there was no indication that the filmmakers had a plan to protect the survivors from the social media attacks. Meek: In the series, one of the things that I kept thinking about is how the other parent is sort of gaslighted. As survivors, do they want us to survive? Embrace the discomfort, and dont shy away from it. [8] After Winfrey ended her relationship with On the Record, the movie went to Sundance, seeking a new distributor since Apple was now out as well. Asked whether the situation is improving, Ziering says, "I hope so. Amy Ziering is a two-time Emmy award-winning and Academy award-nominated investigative filmmaker behind some of the most groundbreaking documentaries today with her creative partner Kirby Dick. Do you feel you gave them enough time. Herdy wrote: We dont operate the same way as journalists this is a film project very much in the corner of advocacy for victims, so there would be no insensitive questions or the need to get the perpetrators side., When things started to unravel with On the Record, a high-profile sexual assault survivor told Jones about these articles. [32] They had begun working on this project while screening The Invisible War. Every work of art has its creators signature all over it; everyoness personal history informs their art in both conscious and unconscious ways. You don't notice the air.. Were talking a big difference. [40] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 76 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". I did not have the tools. Why dont they know anything about me? Dancing With The Stars professional dancer Cheryl Burke is publicly apologizing to her former dance partner Ian Ziering for inappropriate comments she made five years ago. Related Story 'Allen V. Farrow' Trailer: 'On The Record' Documentary Team Dig In To Scandal . Got it? Meek: Do you envision that there will be any repercussions for Allen or Yale New Haven? Allen has consistently denied all charges, and the case and accompanying court trials have played out in the media for years. Its also true that horrible and wonderful people make great art; and that what you know of their biographies can better enhance, enrich and inform your engagement with it. However, after three years of marriage, The couple filed for divorce in February 2002, due to irreconcilable differences. EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning documentary filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, along with their production company, Jane Doe Films (fka Chain Camera Pictures), have signed with WME. Martin Sheen narrated. After the movies Sundance debut was announced, Marchant started to get concerned. Ziering did what filmmakers do and improvised. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Other women featured in the film didnt have the same problems with the filmmakers. So, on sexual abuse, at least in the U.S., Im feeling more optimistic. "On the Record" (2020) is a searing examination on the intersection of #MeToo and Black Lives Matter, tells the powerful and haunting story of music executive Drew Dixon as she struggles with her decision to be one of the first women of color to come forward in the wake of #MeToo. If anything, though, its only cemented the importance of her work. The series follows twins Brandon and Brenda Walsh during their sophomore year in high school as they deal with everyday teenage issues such as rumors, peer pressure, shoplifting, sex, affirmative action, dysfunctional families . Dixon, who is also represented by Mazie, didnt comment on the record for this story. For many years, we have worked extremely hard to make films that lift up the voices of sexual assault survivors in the hopes this would help them heal, raise broader social awareness around these issues and inspire cultural change, the statement reads. Winfrey had signed on in June 2019 as the projects executive producer, with plans to release the film as part of her deal with Apple TV Plus.