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.