The producer of 'Sorry/Not Sorry,' a documentary about Louis C.K., says 'every single famous comedian' they approached to appear 'declined' — including women who previously spoke out against him.
Sorry/Not Sorry, Lingo — who appeared on stage alongside co-directors Caroline Suh and Cara Mones — said that "every single famous comedian" the team approached to speak about C.K.'s actions didn't want to be interviewed for the project.
"I think the thing that really stands out in my mind having been super involved with the outreach, is how many women who had spoken out around 2017, when we reapproached them 2020-2021 declined, which is sort of a sobering reality and it also just goes to show the bravery of the women who are in the film," Lingo said.
The film does, however, include interviews with comedians Jen Kirkman and Abby Schachner, who outline their experiences with C.K., as well as other figures in the comedy world such asA note at the end of the movie also indicates that C.K. did not respond to the filmmakers' requests to comment on the project or be interviewed for it.
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