What Happens in Hollywood
Season 1
Framing people's ideas about sex and sexuality with A-list interviews and compelling archive footage; Emmy-winning director Marina Zenovich looks at how sex and power interact at every stage of filmmaking.
Where to Watch Season 1
10 Episodes
- The Big Picture
E1The Big PictureThe 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? - The Write Stuff
E3The Write StuffHistorically 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? - The Casting Couch
E4The Casting CouchAuditions 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? - Studio City
E5Studio CityStudios 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? - On Location
E6On LocationIt's a completely different world when you're on location. And while it can be exciting, it can also foster an atmosphere that is rife with abuse. The power dynamics on a film set are difficult to navigate. And in that complicated environment, women are often the ones who suffer the most. Whether it be actors getting harassed by crew or directors doing their best to lead, it is beyond time for the systems of film production to evolve. - What Are You Wearing?
E9What Are You Wearing?Women have grown tired of being reduced to their dresses and appearances on the red carpet. Now, movements are rising to combat this brand of misogyny. Red carpets are glamorous events and can be an opportunity to find out more about a particular actor or movie. However, women are often reduced to their dresses and appearance. Publicists and actors speak out and offer solutions to combat this misogyny. - Smashing the Box Office
E10Smashing the Box OfficeHaving examined all levels of the Hollywood system, there are reasons to despair but there are reasons to hope as well. Where do we go from here? Filmmakers and actors weigh in on whether real change in the Hollywood system is possible. How far off are we from reaching real equity and how long will it take to get there? The solutions aren't easy but the determination is there.
