What can a new documentary tell us about the Louis CK scandal?
In November 2017, the New York Times published an article confirming what had long been an open secret within the world of US comedy: that Louis CK, the heralded stand-up and star of the eponymous, critically beloved FX show Louie, had sexually harassed numerous female comedians. Specifically, that CK had exposed himself and masturbated in front of several women (or asked to do so), and that his agent knew about it. CK admitted as much – “these stories are true”, he said in a half conciliatory statement.
Sorry/Not Sorry, a new documentary which premiered at this year’s Toronto film festival, examines both CK’s conduct and cultural reputation as a truth-telling comedy-philosopher of our
