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Tag: sexual assault

The Pervert/Genius Problem

Film
By Megan Griffiths | November 29, 2017
By Megan Griffiths | November 29, 2017

The Pervert/Genius Problem

Megan Griffiths on what to do with the art created by sexual predators.

Why Women Need to Tell Rape Stories

Film
By Natalia Leite | November 8, 2017
By Natalia Leite | November 8, 2017

Why Women Need to Tell Rape Stories

Director Natalia Leite scrutinizes the rape-revenge genre, and questions why these films are always made by men …

Emily Maxwell (Daddy Issues) on “Empowerment” Anthems

Music
By Emily Maxwell | May 2, 2017
By Emily Maxwell | May 2, 2017

Emily Maxwell (Daddy Issues) on “Empowerment” Anthems

The drummer discusses how writing "I'm Not" helped her work through sexual assault trauma.

How Nate Parker’s Past Sexual Violence Can Transform Hollywood’s Sexist Present

Film
By Mayuran Tiruchelvam | September 2, 2016
By Mayuran Tiruchelvam | September 2, 2016

How Nate Parker’s Past Sexual Violence Can Transform Hollywood’s Sexist Present

Writer-producer Mayuran Tiruchelvam on the current controversy surrounding the actor, and what positives can be drawn from the situation.

Bree McKenna (Tacocat, Childbirth) Points out the Sad Irony Inherent in the Attacks Against Brock Turner’s Friend

Music
By Bree Mckenna | June 10, 2016
By Bree Mckenna | June 10, 2016

Bree McKenna (Tacocat, Childbirth) Points out the Sad Irony Inherent in the Attacks Against Brock Turner’s Friend

The situation caused her to think of her own music community and how it mishandles the subject of rape.

Esmé Patterson Plans to Celebrate the Swedish Heroes of the Stanford Rape Case on Stage

Music
By Esmé Patterson | June 10, 2016
By Esmé Patterson | June 10, 2016

Esmé Patterson Plans to Celebrate the Swedish Heroes of the Stanford Rape Case on Stage

Two bicycles, to her, represent love and light in the darkness.

Jes Skolnik (Split Feet) Talks Overcoming Trauma By Playing Music

Music
By Jes Skolnik | June 27, 2015
By Jes Skolnik | June 27, 2015

Jes Skolnik (Split Feet) Talks Overcoming Trauma By Playing Music

On the power of performance and finally feeling comfortable in your own skin.

Anna Martemucci (Hollidaysburg) Talks Amir Bar-Lev’s Happy Valley

Film
By Anna Martemucci | November 24, 2014
By Anna Martemucci | November 24, 2014

Anna Martemucci (Hollidaysburg) Talks Amir Bar-Lev’s Happy Valley

This documentary about Jerry Sandusky and the Penn State sex abuse scandal prompts a thoughtful, brave and very personal take on the subject matter.

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