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Allen v. Farrow

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Generally favorable reviews based on 29 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 14 Ratings

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Allen V. Farrow

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Allen v. Farrow

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HBO | Release Date: February 21, 2021

Summary: The four-part documentary series from Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering and Amy Herdy, looks into the sexual abuse accusation by then 7-year-old daughter Dylan against Woody Allen that led to a custody trial and the reveal of Allen’s relationship with elder daughter, Soon-Yi.

Genre(s): Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary

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S1:E4. Episode 4
Air Date: March 14, 2021
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S1:E3. Episode 3
Air Date: March 7, 2021
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S1:E2. Episode 2
Air Date: February 28, 2021

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Critic Reviews

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San Francisco Chronicle

G. Allen Johnson

Mar 19, 2021

Season 1 Review: What makes “Allen v. Farrow” appointment television — and justifies its running time (over four hour-long episodes each Sunday beginning Feb. 21) — is that it expands beyond the case and the people involved. ... The series is incredibly absorbing. Read full review

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The Daily Beast Marlow Stern

Feb 16, 2021

Season 1 Review: The new four-part documentary series Allen v. Farrow makes a thoroughly convincing argument that Allen indeed molested his 7-year-old daughter, Dylan Farrow, that fateful day in their Connecticut home. Read full review

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Feb 25, 2021

Season 1 Review: Riveting and far-reaching. ... Allen v. Farrow goes beyond the headlines, to explore why it is that we're so reluctant to accept the worst about our pop culture heroes. [1-14 Mar 2021, p.9]

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New York Magazine (Vulture)

Jen Chaney

Feb 19, 2021

Season 1 Review: The breadth of what the series tackles makes it much more compelling and thought-provoking than it would have been as a strict rehash of the Farrow-Allen split. On that more basic level, the doc does a solid job of recontextualizing our understanding of the details surrounding that breakup, as well as Dylan’s relationship with Allen. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly

Kristen Baldwin

Feb 19, 2021

Season 1 Review: What makes Allen v. Farrow all the more devastating is that it isn't packed with explosive revelations — it just puts all the evidence together and lays it at our feet. At times the series meanders and would have benefitted from a tighter edit. Read full review

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Chicago Tribune

Michael Phillips

Feb 16, 2021

Season 1 Review: Even within its limitations of scope, “Allen v. Farrow” is compellingly argued. Read full review

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The Telegraph Anita Singh

Mar 15, 2021

Season 1 Review: Allen is represented here through the audiobook of his 2020 memoir, Apropos of Nothing. He continues to deny the allegations and has dismissed this documentary as a “shoddy hit piece”. It is better than that. But the film-makers have picked their side. Read full review

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Reeltruth

Mar 15, 2021

Heartbreakingly honest and direct. I believe Dylan. Woody Allen was not exonerated and anyone who still defends him is either foolish, ignorant or evil. I will never watch another Woody Allen film. I applaud Dylan for speaking her truth.

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katezoe

Mar 17, 2021

Excellent documentary and Dylan Farrow is to be commended for her bravery. Add Woody Allen to the list that includes Roman Polanski, Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein.....

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Cinemacriterion

Mar 5, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great series by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering. Devastating subject matter, beautifully and sensitively done. Highly recommend.… Expand

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bertobellamy

Mar 16, 2021

The facts presented here are hard to ignore. Woody Allen may have been "exonerated," but Dylan and Mia Farrow's story seems pretty convencing. The documentary is one-sided, but it's clear why. The producers go into all the "cancel" thing that's very controversial, but it's up to the viewersThe facts presented here are hard to ignore. Woody Allen may have been "exonerated," but Dylan and Mia Farrow's story seems pretty convencing. The documentary is one-sided, but it's clear why. The producers go into all the "cancel" thing that's very controversial, but it's up to the viewers to decide if they follow suit.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Mar 20, 2021

One-sided? yes.
That doesn't make it lees relevant, nor it takes away anything from Dylan Farrow's truth.
I didn't like the approach of the directors, because instead of feeling investigative, the tone they use is more similar to that of a manipulation that is building suspense. AndOne-sided? yes.
That doesn't make it lees relevant, nor it takes away anything from Dylan Farrow's truth.

I didn't like the approach of the directors, because instead of feeling investigative, the tone they use is more similar to that of a manipulation that is building suspense. And considering the seriousness of the matter and of the accusations that are presented, it seemed careless for some moments. But the most important thing is that it allowed Dylan Farrow to express herself meaningfully.
There are never any signs of coercion in her words, and that's essential and considerably remarkable, considering the parts in which the directors failed. This work is imperfect, but what it does well when it comes to giving its subject a voice is more than enough.… Expand

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imthenoob

Mar 11, 2021

Aside from the fact that 2 government agencies cleared Allen on the allegations and charges were never filed due to lack of evidence. What really irks me is that this docuseries is a one-sided affair that is clearly trying to push the "Allen is Guilty" narrative rather than giving all theAside from the fact that 2 government agencies cleared Allen on the allegations and charges were never filed due to lack of evidence. What really irks me is that this docuseries is a one-sided affair that is clearly trying to push the "Allen is Guilty" narrative rather than giving all the facts, being unbiased and allowing the viewer to make up their mind about things. It's an absolute joke to me and I would recommend people actually read about the case rather than watching this trash.… Expand

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

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