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#MeToo and Sexual Violence: Movies

Libguide covering the Trinity Symposium on the topic of #MeToo and Sexual Violence: Wednesday, April 3, 2019

This film festival favorite follows a group of African-American gay and transgender youth in one of Washington D.C.'s most violent neighborhoods. After being subjected to constant torment and assault, the group formed their own gang for camaraderie and protection.

Oscar-winning Director Alex Gibney (Going Clear, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room) exposes the abuse of power in the Catholic Church and a cover-up that winds its way from the row houses of Wisconsin, through the choirs of Ireland's churches all the way to the highest office of the Vatican.
 
By investigating the secret crimes of a charismatic priest who abused over 200 deaf children in a school under his control - the film shows the face of evil that lurks behind the smiles and denials of authority figures and institutions who believe that because they stand for good they can do no wrong.
 
 
Winner of a Primetime Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking. Winner of Best Documentary at the London Film Festival. Official Selection at the Toronto International Film Festival.
 
"The case has been widely reported but this is still an important film, laying out who knew what, and when." - Cath Clarke, Time Out
Against a backdrop of sex, politics, and race, ANITA reveals the intimate story of a woman who spoke truth to power.
 
An entire country watched as a poised, beautiful African-American woman sat before a Senate committee of 14 white men and with a clear, unwavering voice recounted the repeated acts of sexual harassment she had endured while working with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. Anita Hill's graphic testimony was a turning point for gender equality in the U.S. and ignited a political firestorm about sexual harassment and power in the workplace that resonates still today.
 
Against a backdrop of sex, politics, and race, ANITA reveals the story of a woman who has empowered millions to stand up for equality and justice.
 
Official Selection at the Sundance Film Festival and the Hot Docs Film Festival.