the flashback re-enactment shows all too clearly no amount of provocation could justify such a brutal response.
This movie is about more than rape. It's about societal views of rape and the objectification of the female in a patriarchal society. The actual courtroom drama portion is not prosecuting the rapists, but the men who cheered on and encouraged the gang rape of a woman in a public place. As you watch the movie, look at the image of the woman on the pinball machine; look at the friend who turned away; the boyfriend who expects the victim to "get over it;" the lawyer who thinks it's OK to cut a deal that removes a rape charge in order to get the rapists behind bars, without thought for the life of the victim afterward. Society is on trial here.http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xnw9l7_the-accused-jodie-foster_redband
The film is about a violent assault carried out by a group of strangers.
But what bothers me about the real life memory... is that this was not a group of strangers.
And in Trinidad,.. because of the insecurity of the situation...
The attitude is
I didn't seeNow without going into details,.. I will say this.
I can't recall
This not my business
If you want to overtly express your contempt.. for his honesty about his sexuality.. fine.
But who the fuck made you jury and executioner.
Cause the thing I remember the most...
Is like that 'friend' in the link I will not hyperlink.
Most of the people,.. did exactly that.. they walked away and said nothing.
Pretend they eh hear.
And I know for a fact.. they will do the same again.
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