Closer Look: The Top Stories of 2017

Following news about allegations of sexual assault against producer Harvey Weinstein, Closer Look hosted a round table about the film and TV industry.
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Wednesday on “Closer Look with Rose Scott”:
- 0:00: Whether it’s the entertainment and media industry or politics, allegations of sexual harassment and assault against public figures have continued to dominate news headlines. A look back at the impact of the national conversation on sexual harassment this year and what it means going forward with Stephen Paskoff, founder of the Atlanta-based company ELI, which helps businesses address uncivil behaviors and maintain workplace compliance.
- 21:58: Earlier this year it was allegations of sexual assault and harassment against film producer Harvey Weinstein that sparked a national dialogue. We revisit a roundtable discussion on sexual harassment with women in Georgia’s film industry including film producer Fran Burst-Terranella, President of Women in Film and Television Cheryl Jenkins, Film Atlanta attorney and actress Laura Lundy, and stunt performer Jazzy Ellis.
- 39:46: We review the biggest national, and local, stories of 2017 with a roundtable of journalists including Stan Washington, senior writer for the Atlanta Voice; Gina Sandoval, news director/executive producer for Telemundo; and Dan Whisenhunt, founder and editor of Decaturish and AtlantaLoop.
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Atlanta Ballet To Perform 'Nutcracker' At Fox For Last Time Before Move To Cobb County
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U.S. House Passes Bill To Restore Key Parts Of Voting Rights Act
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Kelly Loeffler To Be Georgia's Next Senator, Second Female Georgia Senator In History
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Atlanta Again Named Most Unequal City In The U.S.
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The Music Of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Comes To Atlanta
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Sports Gambling In Georgia? Supporters Call It A Good Bet For Boosting Revenue
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GSU Students Call For Removal Of Grady Statue
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How Atlanta Became The Capital Of Income Inequality