

An Open Secret
2014-11-14 · 99 min · ★ 6.9
An investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry.
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- Directors
- Amy J. Berg
- Production companies
- Disarming Films, Esponda Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Evan HenziSelf
Michael Egan IIISelf
Todd BridgesSelf - Actor, Diff'rent Strokes
Corey FeldmanSelf (archive footage)
David LettermanSelf (archive footage)
Macaulay CulkinSelf (archive footage)
Mason GambleSelf (archive footage)
Brock PierceSelf (archive footage)
Marc Collins-RectorSelf (archive footage)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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