Monica Lewinsky. Image: AFP/Valerie Macon
Monica Lewinsky is making her comeback to the media limelight as a TV producer.
The businesswoman, known for being at the center of the sex scandal that led to Bill Clinton’s 1998 impeachment proceedings, will be producing a documentary for WarnerMedia’s streaming platform HBO Max, to be launched in the spring of 2020.
The project, named after the famous Warholian maxim, will focus on men and women who have been victims of public shaming.
Lewinsky will be teaming up with Max Joseph, one of the producers and hosts of the “Catfish” series to produce “15 Minutes of Shame”. In addition to her production duties, Lewinsky will be making on-screen appearances.
“Monica Lewinsky is an anti-bullying activist with unparalleled authority, making her the perfect partner for this project,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at HBO Max in a statement.
For several years, Lewinsky has been advocating against the kind of public shaming she suffered, taking the stage at a 2015 TED Talk called “The Price of Shame”. IB/JB
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