summary ofCatch and KillBook by Ronan Farrow

first KEY POINT

Protecting evil and obscuring the truth

In 2017, Ronan Farrow stumbled upon an investigation into the crimes of Harvey Weinstein. As it turned out, he was the only one brave enough to unveil the extent of Weinstein's malevolence.Harvey Weinstein is a well-known producer, greatly respected and feared by many people in Hollywood and the media. He was the maker of talent and the “godfather” of many actors and actresses. But, as it turned out, this maker was also a destroyer.Weinstein stood out in the movie industry like no other. With over 300 Oscar nominations, he was every actor's dream producer. He started his first company, Miramax, with his brother Bob, and Disney acquired the company in the early 90s. When this acquisition failed, he started the Weinstein Company.

However, beneath his image of being a successful producer, he was an insidious predator. His actions extended beyond mistreating business partners and actors; he ruthlessly subjected them to sexual assault. The dissonance between his behavior and his public persona was staggering. Despite his involvement in numerous humanitarian causes and his crucial role in Hillary Clinton's campaign team, he betrayed the trust of those around him. He cleverly raised substantial funds for Clinton while maintaining a seemingly caring demeanor, further complicating the concealed and troubling reality.While many journalists shied away from reporting on negative stories involving high-profile figures like Weinstein, it wasn't until October 2016, when sexual allegations against Bill Cosby and Donald Trump surfaced, that the media realized they had to use their tools to champion justice.This summary details the untold stories leading to Weinstein's downfall and highlights the media's efforts to protect influential individuals from the long arm of the law. Let's uncover the truth together!