Rape Culture In The Film Speak

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A Final film that sparks a discussion on rape culture is the film Speak. In 2004 it was released as a film, it got a lot of praise. Melinda, a 15-year-old, was raped at a party by an older student. When she called to report the incident to the police, her ability to speak was suddenly gone. So many instances of rape go unreported. This film exposes the ways in which victims are silenced. Her voice is taken from her after her assault. This is a clear expose of rape culture, while also connecting to a hurting main character. Film is a way in which filmmakers can make viewers face the image of their own society and reflect. A film about silencing of rape victims is something that our society needs to be aware of, to replace the negative rape portrayals