“Invisible War” (2012), written and directed by Kirby Dick, will be screened in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) on April 23, in the Escondido Theater, at 6:00pm. A panel discussion will follow the screening.
This film exposes the epidemic of sexual assault in the military - one of the most under-reported stories of our generation, a story the filmmakers are proud to be breaking to the nation and the world. They hope the film will help lead a national dialogue about the crime of rape perpetrated on the very people who have pledged to protect our country and are gratified to see the film is already making an impact.
Since it premiered at Sundance, the film has been circulated through the highest levels of the Pentagon and the administration. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta watched "The Invisible War" on April 14, 2012. Two days later, he directed military commanders to hand over all sexual assault investigations to a higher –ranking colonel. At the same time, Panetta announced that each branch of the armed forces would establish a Special Victims Unit. While these are promising first steps, much more needs to be done.
Documentary films serve an important community function by affirming lives, making the invisible, visible, and educating others about the stories and histories of people.
Panelist
- Tiffany Holmes, Ph.D., Army Veteran
- Annette Sobel, M.D., M.S., FAAFP, FASMA, P.E., Major General Air National Guard (Retired)
- Richard D. Rosen, Professor of Law, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)
This film screening is supported by the Military and Veterans Program and the Women's Studies Program.
CONTACT: Tricia Earl, Unit Coordinator, Women's Studies Program, T (806) 742.4335 or visit our web site at: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/wstudies
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Posted:
4/16/2014
Originator:
Patricia Earl
Email:
patricia.a.earl@ttu.edu
Department:
Women's Studies Program
Event Information
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Date: 4/23/2014
Location:
Texas Tech University Student Union Bldg. Escondido Theatre
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