My Truth: The Rape of 2 Coreys

My Truth: The Rape of 2 Coreys is a 2020 American documentary film directed by Brian Herzlinger. It follows Corey Feldman, who showcases the allegations that he and Corey Haim, who died in 2010, were sexually abused as children, by several men.[1][2][3]

My Truth: The Rape of 2 Coreys
Release poster
Directed byBrian Herzlinger
Produced byCorey Feldman
Arthur Jameson
StarringCorey Feldman
Ricky Garcia
Corey Haim (archival footage)
Kristoff St. John
Music byMj Mynarski
CinematographyTrey Howser
Edited byElliot Gaynon
Production
company
Truth 4222 Productions
Release date
  • March 9, 2020 (2020-03-09)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

The film begins with a recording of the 9-1-1 call in which Corey Haim's mother found him unresponsive. The film goes on to explore the relationship between the two Coreys and asserts that sexual abuse took place against both of them as children in the industry. In the documentary, Feldman names Charlie Sheen, Marty Weiss, Jon Grissom, and Alphy Hoffman as abusers that sexually assaulted him and Haim. Feldman also claims that a "Wolfpack" group is after him and working to try and discredit him.[4][5][6] Feldman expresses that he suspects Judy Haim, Corey Haim's mother is fronting the group.[4]

Child singer Ricky Garcia also discusses the sexual abuse he experienced at the hands of his manager.[7]

Release

The film premiered in Los Angeles on March 9, 2020.[8][9][10] The film was intentionally released on the eve of the ten-year anniversary of Corey Haim's death.

The Los Angeles Times story byline read: "Inside Corey Feldman’s wild screening of his sexual abuse film as it went off the rails.”[9] The film was said to have been streamed simultaneously for the world premiere. Suddenly a short time into the screening Feldman stopped the film and took to the stage claiming he was having technical issues with the online stream. Many believed that the technical disruption was a hoax, which was later disproven.[11] After the interuption, the film screening resumed.[12]

Controversy

Corey Feldman and two of the "Corey's Angels"

Shortly after the premiere, three women who were previously a part of "Corey's Angels" a "musical band" Feldman claims to have started to help "girls that have lost their way"[13] After the films release many of these woman spoke out about the psychological physical and emotional abuse each faced working with Corey Feldman on the My Truth: The Rape of 2 Coreys fund raising project. Poeina Suddarth goes on to say, "Everything from the excessive drug use, the sexual harassment and abuse (that) we had to endure and witness, but there was a lot of other issues. Human rights issues, worker's rights issues, women's rights issues, that were violated as a result of working for them."[14][15]

Reaction

Haim's mother Judy, and his sister Cari[16] disputed the allegations in the documentary.[17]

On March 10, 2020, Rolling Stone staff reporter Tim Chan reported "Some will question whether the story of Haim's alleged rape is appropriate for Feldman to tell given a grieving mother’s vehement opposition to the film and the fact that we've never actually heard Haim comment on the allegations himself."[18]

Charlie Sheen strongly denied the allegations made against him in the film, issuing a formal statement:

In my nearly 35 years as a celebrated entertainer, I have been nothing shy of a forthright, noble and valiant courier of the truth. Consistently admitting and owning a laundry list of shortcomings, wrongdoings and indiscretions this traveler hath traveled — however, every man has a breaking point. These radically groundless and unfounded allegations end now. I now take a passionate stand against those who wish to even entertain the sick and twisted lies against me, GAME OVER.[19]

After the release of the documentary, Feldman claimed that he was in danger and left the country.[20]

References

  1. Chan, Tim (March 10, 2020). "Corey Feldman Names Alleged Abusers in Long-Awaited Film". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  2. Kaufman, Amy (March 10, 2020). "Inside Corey Feldman's wild screening of his sexual abuse film as it went off the rails". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  3. Sorace, Stephen (March 8, 2020). "Corey Feldman to expose names of Hollywood players who allegedly molested him as a teen in new doc". Fox News. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  4. Van Horn, Charisse (April 12, 2020). "Corey Feldman Will Address The Wolfpack And Feldfam In A Twitter Live". Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  5. "Hollywood Wolfpack claims". variety.com.
  6. "Corey Feldman 'Wolf Pack' is Threatening Me Files Police Report". .tmz.com.
  7. Spencer, Samuel (March 10, 2020). "Corey Feldman Documentary: Who is Ricky Garcia and What Does He Say in '(My) Truth'?". Newsweek. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  8. "Corey Feldman accuses Charlie Sheen of sexually abusing Corey Haim in '(My) Truth' documentary". EW.com.
  9. "Inside Corey Feldman's wild screening of his sexual abuse film as it went off the rails". Los Angeles Times. March 10, 2020.
  10. "(My) Truth: The Rape of 2 Coreys (2020)". movieweb.com.
  11. "Corey Feldman's '(My) Truth' Documentary Review: Is It Worth the Price of a Ticket?". Movieweb. March 15, 2020.
  12. "Inside Corey Feldman's Strange Movie Screening for '(My) Truth: The Rape of 2 Coreys'".
  13. "Corey Feldman Explains "Corey's Angels": "They Don't Have to Sleep With Me"". The Hollywood Reporter.
  14. "Former Corey's Angel Poeina Suddarth Comes out Against his "Truth Campaign"". Affinity Magazine. January 9, 2018.
  15. https://www.redwhiteandfyou.com/corey-feldman-is-a-sexual-predator-former-coworkers-speak-out/
  16. O’Neill, Marnie (March 11, 2020). "Corey Feldman: Corey Haim's older sister drops Charlie Sheen bombshell" via www.nzherald.co.nz.
  17. "Before Corey Feldman's documentary was out, Corey Haim's sister begged people not to watch it". Mamamia. March 12, 2020.
  18. Tim Chan (March 10, 2020). "Corey Feldman Documentary: Biggest Reveals, Charlie Sheen, Corey Haim". Rolling Stone.
  19. "Corey Feldman accuses Charlie Sheen of sexually abusing Corey Haim in (My) Truth documentary". EW.com. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  20. "Corey Feldman leaves U.S. following 'Rape of 2 Coreys' premiere". Global News.
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