Documentary HackHouse of HammerBy Elli Hakami, Julian P. Hobbs
In a Nutshell
In light of the sexual abuse allegations against actor Armie Hammer, this 2022 miniseries explores the dark history of the Hammer family.
Favorite Quote
Even in BDSM relationships, consent is still at the heart of it. It doesn't mean that anyone can do anything to anyone during a sexual relationship … Kinky is not against the law; rape is.
Gloria Allred, women's rights attorney
Introduction
In 2021, Hollywood was rocked when its golden boy, Armie Hammer, was accused by an ex-girlfriend of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse.
When sleuths dug deeper, they found that multiple generations of Hammer men had dark pasts.
Directed by Elli Hakami and Julian P. Hobbs, House of Hammer delves into the accusations against Armie Hammer and the pattern of accountless behavior in his family.
The miniseries explores the opulent, lawless lifestyle the Hammers led, starting with Armie's billionaire oil tycoon great-grandfather, Armand Hammer, and going on to tell the stories of his grandfather and father.
The validity of the actor's claim that his relationships were consensual BDSM is probed, while a growing number of ex-girlfriends speak out about their experiences.
Armie Hammer's aunt, Casey Hammer, also details the history of abuse prevalent in the Hammer family.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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