The Hunting Ground

The Hunting Ground (2015)

27/02/2015
Documentary
1h 44m

For 1 in 5 women, their dream school will become a nightmare.

Overview

A startling expose of rape crimes on US campuses, their institutional cover-ups, and the devastating toll they take on students and their families. The film follows the lives of several undergraduate assault survivors as they attempt to pursue—despite incredible push back, harassment and traumatic aftermath—both their education and justice.

  • Kirby DickDirector
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $411,115

Keywords

  • rape
  • feminism
  • college
  • victim
  • rape victim
  • sexual violence
  • university
  • oppression
  • sexual assault
  • victim blaming
  • rape culture
  • social & cultural documentary

Top Billed Cast

Andrea Pino

Herself

Annie Clark

Herself

Claire Potter

Herself

Melinda Manning

Herself, assistant dean of students, University of North Carolina

Claire Potter

Herself, professor of history

Kimberly Theidon

Herself, medical anthropologist and former Harvard professor

Kamilah Willingham

Herself

Caroline Heldman

Herself, associate professor of politics, Occidental College

David Lisak

Himself, clinical psychologist

Leslie Strohm

Herself, general counsel, University of North Carolina

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