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Willem Dafoe; Rotten Apples database; film revisits historic rape case
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Episode 17473
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Willem Dafoe; Rotten Apples database; film revisits historic rape case

For his role in "The Florida Project" Willem Dafoe immersed himself into the world of the "hidden homeless;" A new website called Rotten Apples allows users to search TV shows and movies to see if anyone on the projects was accused of sexual misconduct; Italian filmmaker Marta Savina revisits a landmark rape case from 1965 in her short film “Viola, Franca."
Willem Dafoe in "The Florida Project."
Willem Dafoe in "The Florida Project."
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For his role in "The Florida Project" Willem Dafoe immersed himself into the world of the "hidden homeless;" A new website called Rotten Apples allows users to search TV shows and movies to see if anyone on the projects was accused of sexual misconduct; Italian filmmaker Marta Savina revisits a landmark rape case from 1965 in her short film “Viola, Franca."

Willem Dafoe says the first-time actors on 'The Florida Project' had a leg up on him
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Willem Dafoe has nearly 40 years of acting experience under his belt. He says working with mostly first-time actors on "The Florida Project" made him the outsider, which fit the story perfectly.
Rotten Apples: 'What if there was an IMDb for sexual misconduct allegations?'
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Rotten Apples is a new online database that allows you to search if anyone associated with a TV show or a movie has been accused of sexual harassment or assault.
Italian filmmaker Marta Savina finds modern relevance in Franca Viola's 1965 rape case
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Italian filmmaker Marta Savina made a short film about the story called “Viola, Franca,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Fest this year. Now she’s turning it into a feature.