Film Review – Sorry/Not Sorry

In 2017, the New York Times published an article about comedian Louis C.K. and the stories concerning his history of exposure and sexual activity with women working with or for him. The writing went through years of rumors and accusations, highlighting Louie’s disregard for others and his predatory behavior, growing comfortable with abuses in power. For those in the world of stand-up comedy, the revelations were no revelations at all, as Louie’s behavior was often whispered about. As a documentary, “Sorry/Not Sorry” (which is an extension of the original article) isn’t interested in relitigating the allegations, partially because Louie previously admitted his guilt. What directors Cara Mones and Caroline Suh are mostly concerned with are the women involved in the mess, giving them a chance to share their perspectives and intimate tales, reclaiming the reality of what went down between them and a popular comedian who retained little regard for personal or professional boundaries in the pursuit of sexual satisfaction. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com