Russell Simmons documentary coming to streaming service

The Russell Simmons accuser documentary 'On The Record' has been picked up by HBO Max as their first-ever festival acquisition, according to Hollywood Reporter. Directed by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering it tells the stories of Simmons' accusers, including former Def Jam executive Drew Dixon, as they decide to go public with their claims of sexual harassment and assault at the hands of the Def Jam music mogul. The stories of Sil Lai Abrams, Sheri Hines, Jenny Lumet and Alexia Norton Jones also appear in the doc. At the movie's Sundance premiere, the audience gave the doc multiple standing ovations, and it currently sits at a 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.