Oscar-nominated director Sophia Nahli Allison says she exited her role as the director of a Lizzo documentary because she 'was treated with such disrespect.' 'My spirit said to run as fast as you f---ing can and I’m so grateful I trusted my gut.'
accusing her of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
“I usually do not comment on anything pop culture related,” Allison wrote in her post. “But, in 2019, I traveled a bit with Lizzo to be the director of her documentary. I walked away after about two weeks. I was treated with such disrespect by her. I witnessed how arrogant and unkind she is. I was not protected and was thrown into a shitty situation with little support. My spirit said to run as fast as you fucking can and I’m so grateful I trusted by gut.
“Reading these reports made me realize how dangerous of a situation it was,” she added. “This kind of abuse of power happens far too often. Much love and support to the dancers.”The lawsuit against Lizzo from three former dancers was filed Aug. 1 in Los Angeles County Superior Court against the singer , her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. and Shirlene Quigley, captain of Lizzo’s dance team.
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