Anna Kendrick a veillé à ne pas tirer profit du vrai crime avec son premier film en tant que réalisatrice, « Woman of the Hour », dont elle est également la vedette et la productrice exécutive. Elle a décidé de donner son salaire à RAINN et au National Center for Victims of Violent Crime. Le film retrace l’histoire du tueur en série Rodney Alcala, qui est apparu dans « The Dating Game » en 1978. Kendrick a exprimé son désir de ne pas « se sentir mal » à l’idée de faire de l’argent sur cette histoire tragique.
Anna Kendrick is committed to ensuring that her work in the true crime genre does not yield personal profit with her directorial debut, “Woman of the Hour.”
In addition to directing, Kendrick stars in and serves as an executive producer for the film, choosing to donate her salary to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) and the National Center for Victims of Violent Crime.
The film tells the unsettling true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala (portrayed by Daniel Zovatto), who infamously appeared on “The Dating Game” in 1978. Kendrick plays Sheryl Bradshaw, a contestant on the show who selected Alcala during the event. Before his television appearance, Alcala had already spent three years in prison for assaulting two minors and had gone on to murder five women while posing as a photographer for The Los Angeles Times.
During a recent episode of the “Crime Junkie AF” podcast, Kendrick expressed her desire to avoid the discomfort of profiting from Alcala’s chilling narrative, as he was later convicted for the murders of five victims.
“This was never a money-making venture for me,” Kendrick explained. “Eventually, Netflix acquired the film. But it wasn’t until the week before its premiere at TIFF that the thought crossed my mind, ‘Oh, the movie’s going to make money.’ I then asked myself, ‘Do you feel gross about this?’ and the answer was yes.”
She further stated, “Therefore, I’m not taking any earnings from the film; all funds are directed to RAINN and the National Center for Victims of Violent Crime. This felt like the least I could do.”
Scott Berkowitz, the founder and president of RAINN, expressed appreciation for Kendrick’s generous contribution, which will support the National Sexual Assault Hotline.
“We are incredibly thankful to Anna Kendrick for her backing of RAINN and all survivors, and for her compassionate approach in raising awareness about sexual violence,” Berkowitz said. “Her donation will enable us to keep providing free, around-the-clock assistance through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline.”
Renée Williams, CEO at the National Center for Victims of Crime, also commented on the significance of Kendrick’s support for the organization.
“In a landscape where true crime often dramatizes real tragedy, Anna’s efforts in ‘Woman of the Hour’ shine as a symbol of compassion and leadership,” Williams stated. “By promoting a victim-centered perspective, she helps reshape narratives to value the dignity of those impacted by crime. Her dedication to amplifying survivor stories reminds us that every statistic and true crime ‘account’ is tied to a person with an impactful story. Anna’s support conveys a powerful message: we can confront grim realities while honoring the experiences of victims and survivors.”
Apart from “Woman of the Hour,” Kendrick was also the star and executive producer of the domestic violence drama “Alice, Darling.” She initiated the press tour for “Alice, Darling” by sharing her own experiences of emotional and psychological abuse from a previous partner, remarking later that “keeping [the abuse] a secret was compounding the shame so badly.”
“I never intended to keep it hidden forever or avoid expressing my personal connection to the film, but that’s just how it unfolded,” Kendrick reflected on revealing her past relationship experiences. “Surprisingly, the world didn’t collapse around me when I did. It didn’t feel disastrous. I’m relieved that the Band-Aid has come off.”
Anna Kendrick s’engage à ne pas tirer profit du genre criminel avec son premier film en tant que réalisatrice, “Woman of the Hour.”
Kendrick, qui réalise aussi, joue dans le film et en est la productrice exécutive, a choisi de verser son salaire à RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) et au National Center for Victims of Violent Crime.
Le film raconte l’histoire troublante du serial killer Rodney Alcala (interprété par Daniel Zovatto), qui est apparu sur “The Dating Game” en 1978. Kendrick joue Sheryl Bradshaw, une candidate qui a sélectionné Alcala lors de l’émission. Avant sa participation à l’émission, Alcala avait déjà purgé trois ans de prison pour avoir agressé deux mineures et avait ensuite assassiné cinq femmes sous prétexte de les photographier pour The Los Angeles Times.
Lors d’un récent épisode du podcast “Crime Junkie AF,” Kendrick a exprimé son souhait d’éviter de profiter de l’histoire glaçante d’Alcala, qui