Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact

About Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact

Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact is a documentary series that premiered in 2019. It is a follow-up to the original Surviving R. Kelly documentary, which aired earlier in the year and detailed the numerous allegations of sexual abuse against musician R. Kelly. The Impact focuses on the aftermath of the original documentary, examining its cultural impact and providing updates on the ongoing legal battles faced by R. Kelly.

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About

The Impact delves deeper into the scandal surrounding R. Kelly by examining the public response to the original Surviving R. Kelly documentary. It highlights the #MeToo movement and the significant role it played in bringing attention to the allegations against the musician. The series also explores the legal consequences R. Kelly faced following the release of the original documentary, including his arrest and subsequent trials.

Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact features interviews with survivors, activists, and legal experts who provide insights into the cultural implications of the documentary and its influence on the larger conversation about sexual abuse and exploitation.

Making / Production

Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact was produced by Lifetime, the same network that aired the original Surviving R. Kelly documentary. The series reunites the production team, including executive producer Dream Hampton and showrunner Jesse Daniels. The documentary includes additional footage and interviews that were not featured in the original series, providing a more in-depth look at the aftermath of the scandal.

Actors

• Dream Hampton - Executive Producer
• Jesse Daniels - Showrunner

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact received critical acclaim for its ability to continue the conversation surrounding sexual abuse and hold abusers accountable.
• The documentary series prompted renewed public outrage and prompted new investigations into R. Kelly's alleged crimes.
• Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of amplifying survivor voices and supporting victims of sexual abuse.

Awards

No awards have been reported for Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact.

Quotes

• "Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact shines a light on the mechanisms of power that allow sexual abuse to persist in the music industry and beyond." - The Hollywood Reporter
• "This documentary series provides a crucial continuation of the conversation started by Surviving R. Kelly, reminding us of the urgency to address sexual abuse and hold perpetrators accountable." - The New York Times

Music / Soundtrack

No specific music or soundtrack has been reported for Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact.