Anna Kendrick Donates 'Woman of the Hour' Salary to Victims' Charities

The actress and director felt uncomfortable profiting from the true crime film about serial killer Rodney Alcala.

Kendrick donated her earnings from the Netflix film to RAINN and the National Center for Victims of Crime.
The film, 'Woman of the Hour,' portrays the story of serial killer Rodney Alcala's appearance on 'The Dating Game'.
Kendrick, who directed and starred in the film, aimed to focus on the impact Alcala had on his victims.
She expressed ethical concerns about making money from a true crime story and chose to support charities instead.
The film has been a success on Netflix, watched 23 million times in its first two weeks.