Known for “Chinatown,” “Rosemary’s Baby” and “The Pianist,” Roman Polanski is one of the most acclaimed directors in cinematic history. He is also a convicted child rapist who has faced several sexual assault allegations over the course of his career. The podcast dives deep into the Variety Archives, the publication’s research tool utilizing 118 years of Variety Magazine articles and reporting. Sydney Kramer, managing director and senior executive producer for the Variety Content Studio, is a producer along with Ponder and Pattin. Citations and SourcesBooksGeimer, Samantha, The Girl: A Life in the Shadow of Roman Polanski, Simon & Schuster, 2014Kiernan, Thomas, The Roman Polanski Story (aka Repulsion), Delilah/Grove Press, 1980Sandford, Christopher.

Source: CNN January 17, 2024 18:05 UTC