Friday 31 July 2015

The accused

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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 see
I can't recall
This not my business
Now without going into details,.. I will say this.

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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