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One in five women on U.S. college campuses experience sexual assault, but few report it. Those who are brave enough to do so face denial, victim-blaming, retaliation and harassment from fellow students and the administrators whose job it is to protect them. As colleges continue to downplay and deny incidents, these institutional cover-ups create the ideal conditions for predators to hunt with impunity. From the team behind Oscar®-nominated The Invisible War, The Hunting Ground exposes the sexual assault epidemic sweeping American campuses. Using vérité footage, expert insights, and first-person testimonies, the film delivers a devastating indictment of campus rape culture, and follows survivors, like Andrea Pino and Annie Clark, who are striking back. As they pursue their education and justice, these women are making the powers-that-be take notice, igniting national debate and creating a network of support for young women who refuse to remain silent.
Director Kirby Dick will be in attendance to introduce the film and participate in Q&As.
Single Ticket: $15
Bloor Member Ticket: $12
Student Same-Day Ticket: $7.50 (with valid student ID, Wednesday 9:15 p.m. screening only)