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Kevin Winter 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 comedians, the documentary, from 72 Films, includes rare archive footage of Brand’s earliest gigs, including one where he performed with a sack over his head and another offering audience members pornography. He would repeatedly joke about lewd behavior, even once saying on stage “I raped someone once.”
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