The Invisible War

20122012
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1h 33min

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.

Director
- Kirby Dick
Writers
- Kirby Dick
- Amy Ziering(additional writer)
- Douglas Blush(additional writer)
Stars

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 11 wins & 14 nominations total

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Theatrical Version

Theatrical Version

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)

Self - Intervieweras Self - Interviewer

Self - Intervieweras Self - Interviewer

Self - US Coast Guardas Self - US Coast Guard

Self - US Air Forceas Self - US Air Force

Robin Lynne Lafayette

Self - US Air Forceas Self - US Air Force

Self - US Marine Corpsas Self - US Marine Corps
(as Lieutenant Ariana Klay)

Self - US Navyas Self - US Navy

Self - US Marine Corpsas Self - US Marine Corps
(as Lieutenant Elle Helmer)

Self - US Navyas Self - US Navy

Self - Kori's Husband, US Coast Guardas Self - Kori's Husband, US Coast Guard

Self - US Marine Corpsas Self - US Marine Corps

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)

Self - US Marine Corpsas Self - US Marine Corps

Self - US Armyas Self - US Army

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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An investigative and powerfully emotional documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military, the institutions that perpetuate and cover up its existence, and its profound personal and social consequences. —Anonymous

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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

Top review

9/10

A scathing, provoking, and even infuriating documentary, it puts your emotions through a workout.

Kirby Dick's The Invisible War is an unsettling and scathing examination of sexual assault within branches of the US military (the Army, Marines, Air Force, etc.) that dives into its topics with various levels of emotional involvement. The interviews of the victims are raw, unfiltered, and unflinching, and are, indeed, very tragic. To also see the corruption and lengths to cover up and distract from the truth – such as unintentionally hilarious commercials advising about assault in the army – is practically infuriating. Kirby Dick makes for a strong interviewer, nailing his topics, letting the victims speak their mind, and leaving the guilty parties shaking in their boots, trying and failing miserably to lie through their teeth. Emotions will be put to a workout.

****1/2 out of *****

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Ryan_MYeah
Jan 11, 2013

Release date
- April 6, 2013 (Finland)
Countries of origin
- United States
- France
Official sites
- Official Facebook
- Official site
Language
- English
Also known as
- La guerra invisible
Production companies
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Gross US & Canada
- $71,968
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $16,500
- Jun 24, 2012
Gross worldwide
- $71,968

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Runtime
- 1h 33min
Color
- Color

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‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering (‘Allen v. Farrow’)

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