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3/4
Invisible No More
Chris Kavan - wrote on 04/03/13
Outstanding documentary that examines rape in the military - something that happens all too often and is swept under the rug. The heartbreak is right there to see - women who suffer night terrors and injuries, PTSD and stigma - usually for coming forward and having the gall to report this crime. I highly recommend reading "Inside the Military’s 'Giant Rape Cult'” by Sabrina Rubin Erdely - which I read in Rolling Stone, but can be found online. Both this documentary and article examine how military culture itself actually fosters this kind of mentality. It's a hard truth to admit - but the proof is in the words and stories of the women who decided to come forward with their stories. Their voices deserve to be heard and stories like this need to be told if we are ever going to enact a change.
It leads me to wonder just how widespread sexual harassment and rape are in the branches of the military and the more I think about it, the more chilling the picture gets. I'm would be surprised if any woman would want to be part of the military after watching this film. Moving and eye-opening - this is one of those documentaries that will stick with you.
