Prime Video Schedule May 15-21: New TV and Movies

A critically acclaimed drama premiered at Prime Video schedule for May 15-21.

On Friday, May 19, Prime Video will be added He Said in its existing content. Directed by Maria Schrader from the screenplay by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, She Said based on Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey’s 2019 non-fiction book of the same title. The story follows New York Times journalists investigating allegations of sexual abuse by Harvey Weinstein that led to the subsequent #MeToo movement.

She Said was generally received with positive reviews for shedding light on sexual harassment in industries beyond Hollywood. Audiences did not seem to respond to the film positively, however, as the film grossed $13.9 million at the box office during its theatrical run.

Two-time Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan More leads a cast that includes Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, Samantha Morton, Tom Pelphrey, and Adam Shapiro. She Said picked up two BAFTA nominations for Best Supporting Actress (Mulligan) and Best Adapted Screenplay.

“The film follows New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor as they break one of the most important stories of a generation — a story that helped drive the #Metoo movement, broke the decades of silence on the topic of sexual assault in Hollywood and changed American culture forever,” reads the synopsis.

She Said is produced by Academy Award winners Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B Entertainment. Lila Yacoub also serves as producer. Annapurna Pictures’ Oscar nominee Megan Ellison and Sue Naegle executive produce.