Date-Rape Backlash, The: The Media and the Denial of Rape

Synopsis
Traces the process whereby sexual violence against women goes from being a serious threat to being trivialised by the media.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS (PAL available). col. 60 min.
Year of production
199
Availability
Sale; 1997 sale: £35.00 (inc. VAT +p&p)
Subjects
Media studies; Women’s studies
Keywords
media representation; popular culture; rape; women’s issues

Credits

Cast
Callie Khouri 

Distributor

Name

Media Education Foundation

Email
info@mediaed.org
Web
http://www.mediaed.org External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 413 584 8500
Fax
+1 413 586 8398
Address
60 Masonic Street
Northampton
Massachusetts 01060
USA
Notes
The MEF produces and distributes documentary films and other educational resources to inspire critical reflection on the social, political and cultural impact of the mass media, particularly in the US, with emphasis on gender, health, politics, race and commercialism. Sale on DVD.

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