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The Darkest Light

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When a beloved musical icon is posthumously accused of decades of sexual abuse of women and girls, his daughter Neshama embarks on a wrenching journey to reconcile the father she thought she knew with the predator he turned out to be. As survivors confront his legacy, the community built around his music and charisma is forced to confront its own silence, denial and complicity.

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Norman Gidney MUSE TV 3 days ago
7/10
One of those documentaries that will haunt you long after it’s over. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Simon Mendes

Director

Angela Buchdahl

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Asher Lovy

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Dari Carlebach

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Donna Zerner

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Neila Carlebach

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Synopsis When a beloved musical icon is posthumously accused of decades of sexual abuse of women and girls, his daughter Neshama embarks on a wrenching journey to reconcile the father she thought she knew with the predator he turned out to be. As survivors confront his legacy, the community built around his music and charisma is forced to confront its own silence, denial and complicity.
Director
Simon Mendes
Producer
Simon Mendes, Heidi Reinberg
Screenwriter
Aimee Lyde
Production Co
Atlantic Beach Films
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 17m
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