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The Invisible War

  • 20122012
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
6.9K
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The Invisible War (2012)
An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military.
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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.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
6.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Kirby Dick
  • Writers
    • Kirby Dick
    • Amy Ziering(additional writer)
    • Douglas Blush(additional writer)
  • Stars
    • Amy Ziering
    • Kirby Dick
    • Kori Cioca
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kirby Dick
  • Writers
    • Kirby Dick
    • Amy Ziering(additional writer)
    • Douglas Blush(additional writer)
  • Stars
    • Amy Ziering
    • Kirby Dick
    • Kori Cioca
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 11 wins & 14 nominations total

    Videos1

    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 1:54
    Theatrical Version

    Photos18

    Michael Dominguez in The Invisible War (2012)
    Ariana Klay in The Invisible War (2012)
    Trina McDonald in The Invisible War (2012)
    Jessica Hinves in The Invisible War (2012)
    Kori Cioca in The Invisible War (2012)
    Hannah Sewell in The Invisible War (2012)
    Kori Cioca in The Invisible War (2012)
    Kori Cioca and Rob McDonald in The Invisible War (2012)
    Elle Helmer in The Invisible War (2012)
    Kaye Whitley in The Invisible War (2012)
    Kori Cioca in The Invisible War (2012)
    Kirby Dick in The Invisible War (2012)

    Top cast

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    Amy Ziering
    Amy Ziering
    • Self - Intervieweras Self - Interviewer
    Kirby Dick
    Kirby Dick
    • Self - Intervieweras Self - Interviewer
    Kori Cioca
    Kori Cioca
    • Self - US Coast Guardas Self - US Coast Guard
    Jessica Hinves
    Jessica Hinves
    • Self - US Air Forceas Self - US Air Force
    Robin Lynne Lafayette
    • Self - US Air Forceas Self - US Air Force
    Ariana Klay
    Ariana Klay
    • Self - US Marine Corpsas Self - US Marine Corps
    • (as Lieutenant Ariana Klay)
    Trina McDonald
    Trina McDonald
    • Self - US Navyas Self - US Navy
    Elle Helmer
    Elle Helmer
    • Self - US Marine Corpsas Self - US Marine Corps
    • (as Lieutenant Elle Helmer)
    Hannah Sewell
    Hannah Sewell
    • Self - US Navyas Self - US Navy
    Rob McDonald
    • Self - Kori's Husband, US Coast Guardas Self - Kori's Husband, US Coast Guard
    Robin Khale
    • Self - US Marine Corpsas Self - US Marine Corps
    Ayana Defour
    • Self - US Armyas Self - US Army
    Christina Jones
    • Self - US Armyas Self - US Army
    Debra Dickerson
    • Self - US Air Forceas Self - US Air Force
    • (as Ret. Captain Debra Dickerson)
    Regina Vasquez
    • Self - US Marine Corpsas Self - US Marine Corps
    Lee Le Teff
    • Self - US Armyas Self - US Army
    Katie Weber
    • Self - US Armyas Self - US Army
    Tia Christopher
    • Self - US Navyas Self - US Navy
    • Director
      • Kirby Dick
    • Writers
      • Kirby Dick
      • Amy Ziering(additional writer)
      • Douglas Blush(additional writer)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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)
    • Soundtracks
      Need Someone
      Performed by Mary J. Blige

      Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews29

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Extremely hard to sit through and watch and that's how you know it's so effective!
    'THE INVISIBLE WAR': Four and a Half Stars (Out of Five)

    Heartbreaking documentary about sexual assault in the United States military and how it effects the soldiers involved (as well as their loved ones). It deals with ongoing unresolved cases and interviews victims of assault as well as military personnel, law makers, family members and others. The film was written and directed by filmmaker Kirby Dick (who also helmed the critically acclaimed 2006 documentary 'THIS FILM IS NOT YET RATED' and many others). The movie is extremely hard to sit through and watch and that's how you know it's so effective.

    The film centers on a handful of sexual assault victims who are interviewed about their assault (or assaults in most cases) as well as joining the military, events leading up to the crime(s) and their troubles finding justice afterwards. It addresses many of the reasons why most victims can't find any sympathy or justice within the military system and argues that these cases should be handled outside their military units. Often the commanders investigating the cases are either friends with the suspect or the suspect being accused themselves. The film provides many shocking statistics and goes over the history of the problem in the military, which has been going on for multiple decades now. The filmmakers interview both female and male victims (which are frequently raped in the military as well).

    The documentary is one of those films that's hard to review and rate because it's not entertaining or inspiring in any way (as it very much shouldn't be). It's extremely painful to watch and it's definitely not a film I can say I liked or enjoyed. That's how I know it's a great film though. It's disturbing, informative and also very emotional. The testimony by the victims and their friends and family members is gut wrenching. Many of those being interviewed are often very open in their discussion of the subject matter and have a very hard time holding it together emotionally. The film feels very honest and genuine above all else. It's definitely a well made documentary as well as a very important and informative one. It's of course not one anyone will look forward to (or enjoy) watching but it's one that should be seen by most everyone, all the same.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Det osynliga kriget
    • Production companies
      • Chain Camera Pictures
      • Rise Films
      • ITVS International
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $71,968
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,500
      • Jun 24, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $71,968
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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