The Hunting Ground (2015)

02/27/2015 (US) • 1h 44m

Documentary

For 1 in 5 women, their dream school will become a nightmare.

Overview

A startling expose of rape crimes on US campuses, their institutional cover-ups, and the devastating toll they take on students and their families. The film follows the lives of several undergraduate assault survivors as they attempt to pursue—despite incredible push back, harassment and traumatic aftermath—both their education and justice.

Top Billed Cast

Melinda Manning

Herself, assistant dean of students, University of North Carolina

Claire Potter

Herself, professor of history

Kimberly Theidon

Herself, medical anthropologist and former Harvard professor

Caroline Heldman

Herself, associate professor of politics, Occidental College

David Lisak

Himself, clinical psychologist


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$411,115.00

Keywords

rape

feminism

college

victim

rape victim

sexual violence

university

oppression

sexual assault

victim blaming

rape culture

social & cultural documentary

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