Look Away

Look Away is a documentary that examines the dark side of the rock music industry during the 1970s and 1980s. Through interviews with women who worked in the business, the film explores a culture where the abuse of women and underage fans was normalized. It analyzes how certain individuals took advantage of others and calls for a movement similar to Me Too within the music world.

Directed and produced by Sophie Cunningham, this United States production was created by Sky Original Productions and Top Hat Productions. The 88-minute film features archival footage of industry figures including Kim Fowley, Steven Tyler, Axl Rose, and Rodney Bingenheimer. The documentary was released on September 1, 2021.