Louis C.K.

The documentary revisited the scandal, C.K.'s career comeback and the consequences described by the women who had spoken out.

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C.K. won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album for Sincerely Louis C.K., reigniting criticism over the speed of his professional rehabilitation.

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In his first major special following the scandal, C.K. revisited his behaviour and consent while maintaining a deliberately provocative style.

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C.K. returned to the stage without prior announcement approximately nine months after his admission, prompting debate about the speed of his return and the fact that the audience had not chosen to see him.

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Further unannounced appearances prompted complaints from audience members, particularly concerning jokes about anti-rape whistles.

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A leaked recording contained jokes targeting Parkland survivors and non-binary people, among others, as well as references to Auschwitz, prompting another wave of criticism.

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Following publication of the women's accounts, C.K. publicly confirmed their accuracy and acknowledged that he had used his power irresponsibly.

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FX cancelled its overall agreement and his producer roles, HBO withdrew certain content, Netflix abandoned a project and 3 Arts stopped representing him.

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The Orchard cancelled the release of the film written and directed by C.K. following the revelations, and several distribution partners followed suit.

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Several women described incidents in which C.K. masturbated in front of them or asked to do so. When the allegations became public in 2017, he acknowledged that the accounts were true.

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