Just a week after former actor and comedian Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault in a U.K. court, Netflix has released a documentary, “Russell Brand: Open Secret,” exploring his rise to fame and pivot to political influencer even as rumors about his unsettling behavior intensified. Speaking to old roommates, ex-partners and fellow […]
‘Russell Brand: Open Secret’: Netflix Doc Reveals His ‘Jokes’ About Rape, Making a Girlfriend ‘Brush Her Teeth Until They Bled’ and More
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