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Setting the Record Straight: My Experience with the Reckless Ben Documentary

14 min · 16. mar. 2026
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In this episode, I address the situation surrounding my appearance in the YouTube documentary “I caught Hollywood’s most evil movie director” by Reckless Ben. Over the past several months I’ve received many messages asking about my brief involvement in the video and how the interview came about. Because of the way the documentary presents my role, I feel it’s important to explain the full timeline. I talk about how Ben Schneider first contacted me after seeing a Facebook live where I discussed my interest in interviewing filmmaker Lucifer Valentine, the interview we recorded about extreme cinema, and why some of the claims in the documentary do not reflect how that interaction actually started. I also discuss the challenges of being edited into investigative style documentaries, how narratives can shift through editing, and why creators sometimes become “characters” within larger online stories. Most importantly, I clarify the timeline, address the accusations that have been directed toward me since the video was released, and explain why I feel it’s important to correct the record. This episode isn’t about drama. It’s about transparency, context, and making sure the full story is heard.

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