The Invisible War (2012)

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

Director:

Kirby Dick

Writers:

Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering (additional writer)

Stars:

Amy Ziering, Kirby Dick, Kori Cioca

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 11 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Amy Ziering	...	Self - Interviewer
Kirby Dick	...	Self - Interviewer
Kori Cioca	...	Self - US Coast Guard
Jessica Hinves	...	Self - US Air Force
Robin Lynne Lafayette	...	Self - US Air Force
Ariana Klay	...	Self - US Marine Corps (as Lieutenant Ariana Klay)
Trina McDonald	...	Self - US Navy
Elle Helmer	...	Self - US Marine Corps (as Lieutenant Elle Helmer)
Hannah Sewell	...	Self - US Navy
Rob McDonald	...	Self - Kori's Husband, US Coast Guard
Robin Khale	...	Self - US Marine Corps
Ayana Defour	...	Self - US Army
Christina Jones	...	Self - US Army
Debra Dickerson	...	Self - US Air Force (as Ret. Captain Debra Dickerson)
Regina Vasquez	...	Self - US Marine Corps

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

military | rape | soldier | raped by a soldier | rapist | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Crime

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

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.

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Quotes

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

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Connections

Referenced in Best of the Worst: The Killer Eye, They Bite, and Xtro (2013)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

and this is America, this is the u.s. military, this is the cover ups!

so you love your country, you love the military, you are patriotic, and you come from the military family tree, you love the uniform, you love the g.i. bill. when you are under fire, you rely on your soldier comrades to help you fighting back and remain alive. but when you are raped, all these kind of illusion are gone, your whole life is shattered, you suffer untreatable damages not just your body but your soul, your faith, your patriotism. all those you believed before suddenly become lies. the united states military forces suddenly become a huge monster that you would never know how to deal with. these accusations only fall on deaf ears. suddenly you become a slot, an adulterer, a shameless bitch, damaging the military reputation. the raped ones not only become the victims when they were raped by either their comrades or their superior ranking officers. so they are threatened to become a second-time victims. where is the justice, where are the constitution rights and human rights for those who were being raped and continuously being raped? the American government always like to meddle with other countries' human rights but they can't even justify what their own citizens' basic human rights. the American government is the biggest lying and phony entity in the world and probably in the whole universe.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA France

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 January 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Invisible War

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$16,500, 24 June 2012

Gross USA:

$71,968

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$71,968

Company Credits

Production Co:

Chain Camera Pictures, Rise Films, ITVS

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color