Morgan Spurlock: ‘I Am Part of the Problem’
In recent months, multiple women have come forward with stories of sexual assault
and harassment, particularly after and The New Yorker published reports in October about numerous harassment, sexual assault and rape allegations against the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
Morgan Spurlock, the American documentary filmmaker, stepped down from his production company on Thursday, one day after he published a post saying
that he had committed sexual misconduct in the past, including settling a harassment allegation and cheating on his wives and girlfriends.
Mr. Spurlock, 47, was propelled to fame by his 2004 documentary assault on fast food, “Super Size Me,” in which he probed
the effects on his health — including gaining 25 pounds — while eating nothing but McDonald’s food for a month.
Mr. Spurlock also said in his statement that about eight years ago, he settled a sexual harassment allegation
for calling his assistant “hot pants” or “sex pants” from across the room in the office.
“I wonder, ‘when will they come for me?’”
“You see, I’ve come to understand after months of these revelations,
that I am not some innocent bystander, I am also a part of the problem,” Mr. Spurlock said.