The Invisible War

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7.6/10

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An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military.

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Military Documentary Crime Documentary

An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military.An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military.An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military.

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

7.6/10

7.1K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 11 wins & 14 nominations total

Trivia
A rare example of a film actually influencing government/military policy, end credits state that "On April 14.2012, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, watched this film. Two days later, he took the decision to prosecute away from unit commanders." However, it was noted that "this is not enough." The preceding is a true statement, but can be misleading. Military Commanders still hold prosecutorial discretion, but they can no longer be in the unit where the alleged misconduct had taken place. An "outside, higher ranking colonel" would now hold prosecutorial discretion.

Quotes
Kori Cioca - US Coast Guard: Thank you for your sacrifice, in whatever shape it may come with serving. God Bless.

Connections
Edited into Independent Lens: The Invisible War (2013)

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Need Someone
Performed by Mary J. Blige
Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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Featured review

10/10

An important exposé on rape in the military.

The Invisible War not only us educates about the tragedy of rape in the military, about the cover-up of the crimes, but it educates us about the problem or rape in our society. The military commanders ignore and hide rapes and the statistics presented in the film of these crimes are important to note. I can't imagine anyone who actually saw this movie giving it less than an 8 ranking.

The interview of the victims is heartbreaking, and the interviews of those involved in the cover-up are aggravating. These women, and men, who face sexual assault in the military need our full support and the military culture must change. The movie is a powerful indictment of the military and a tribute to the strength of the survivors and their families and allies.

Peace, Tex Shelters