This is an audio cast of the Frontline program Weinstein,

premiering March 2nd, 2018 on PBS and online.

Hi, happy, happy, honey. This year at the Academy Awards, one powerful figure will be missing.

More than 60 women have come forward to accuse Weinstein of sexual harassment, assault, and rape.

By the mid-90s, we were aware of what he was alleged to be doing.

Weinstein has repeatedly denied allegations of non-consensual sex.

He believed that he was going to be untouchable.

Tonight, the story of how Harvey Weinstein silenced his accusers.

Harvey Weinstein had an incredibly complex machine designed to maintain silence around this.

I just remember feeling so powerless and furious.

Large payouts, non-disclosure agreements.

Absolutely. In fear of death, I was not allowed to talk to a journalist.

An array of private investigation firms.

They completely destroyed me and my image.

He had one of the most powerful legal teams in the country.

He got very angry and said, I've investigated you and you're not so clean.

So be careful. The insiders, speaking out for the first time, it was the company that was completely and utterly ruled by Harvey, and Harvey was a dictator, about what Hollywood knew.

I think looking back that I did know, and I chose to suppress it.

I chose to hide from that fact.

Tonight, a Frontline special, Weinstein.

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