Such an important subject deserves a serious, thoughtful film. Instead, it got Berg, who's prone to all manner of cheesy manipulation.
– Mike D'Angelo,
AV Club,
4 Jun 2015
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Berg's most shocking moment comes late in the film, when a veteran child-talent agent is himself accused of abuse on camera, and doesn't deny it.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
4 Jun 2015
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Berg has proven that there's a circle of powerful creeps, doing the things powerful creeps do, but not that the blame for this goes straight to the top.
– Alan Scherstuhl,
Village Voice,
10 Jun 2015
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You may miss a few moments of "An Open Secret," either while looking away during its unsettling stories or closing your eyes in frustration. This potent documentary elicits those kinds of reactions.
– Ken Jaworowski,
New York Times,
11 Jun 2015
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This disturbing but important documentary about a shadow world inside of Hollywood confronts tough issues with bravery and information.