Woody Allen speaks out: My side of the story and the dangers of cancel culture

The BBC article "Woody Allen: 'I have never been abusive to Dylan'", provides a summary of a recent interview in which the filmmaker discusses the allegations of sexual abuse made against him by his adoptive daughter, Dylan Farrow.

Allen maintains that he has never been abusive towards Dylan, despite the allegations made against him by his daughter. He claims that the allegations were a result of the "venomous" relationship between himself and Mia Farrow, Dylan's mother. He argues that Dylan's allegations were planted in her mind by Mia Farrow, who he believes has poisoned Dylan against him.

In the interview, Allen also discusses his career, including his recent autobiography, and his views on cancel culture. He expresses concerns that cancel culture is leading to a "stifling atmosphere of conformity and fear" in the entertainment industry, and argues that people should be allowed to express their opinions without fear of being cancelled.

The article provides some background on the allegations made against Allen, including the initial accusations made by Dylan Farrow in 1992 and the subsequent investigations and court cases. It also notes the recent controversy surrounding Allen's films, including actors publicly distancing themselves from him and studios declining to work with him.

Overall, the article provides a summary of Allen's recent comments on the allegations against him and on cancel culture, while also providing some background on the controversy surrounding his career.