James Toback Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri
James Toback, director of Tyson and Black And White, has been accused of sexual harassment by 38 women, according to an article in yesterday's Los Angeles Times. The claims are remarkably similar in nature and allege that the director approached women in New York, persuaded them to accompany him to secluded places for auditions, then asked them explicit sexual questions and proceeded to masturbate in front of them.
Toback, 72, denies all the claims, saying that he doesn't remember meeting any of the women. He asserted that health issues would have made it impossible for him to behave as described.
Toback was proud of his flirtatiousness and titled a film based on his own life The Pick-Up Artist. He also directed 2013 documentary Seduced And Abandoned, which sets out to expose the way films are made and is rife with casual sexism, including a deeply uncomfortable...
James Toback, director of Tyson and Black And White, has been accused of sexual harassment by 38 women, according to an article in yesterday's Los Angeles Times. The claims are remarkably similar in nature and allege that the director approached women in New York, persuaded them to accompany him to secluded places for auditions, then asked them explicit sexual questions and proceeded to masturbate in front of them.
Toback, 72, denies all the claims, saying that he doesn't remember meeting any of the women. He asserted that health issues would have made it impossible for him to behave as described.
Toback was proud of his flirtatiousness and titled a film based on his own life The Pick-Up Artist. He also directed 2013 documentary Seduced And Abandoned, which sets out to expose the way films are made and is rife with casual sexism, including a deeply uncomfortable...
- 10/23/2017
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Similar News
Ezekiel Ajeigbe, Alix Angelis, Catherine Corcoran & Ella Cannon Set For Horror ‘Do Not Watch’ From ‘Mass’ Producers
- 8/2/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Waxwork Records’ The Babadook Deluxe Vinyl Score Includes Pop-Up Mister Babadook
- 12/6/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Guillermo del Toro Praises ‘Lady Bird,’ ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’, and Ranks His Films in Lively Reddit Ama
- 12/5/2017
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Goodfellas Launches Sports Sales Label Oui Michel With Cannes Doc ‘Nasty’
- 5/6/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
“I can honestly say I did nothing for this film”: Even a Nude Scene With Rachel McAdams Wasn’t Enough to Convince a Marvel Star to Get into Shape
- 3/23/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
3 Mistakes Robert Downey Jr Has Made in His Acting Career
- 2/17/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.