I found myself on the brink of tears 3 times throughout this film. Never have I seen a movie more powerful outside of maybe 1 other case. This film displays the division of family attributed to r*pe better than any I've seen; while simultaneously portraying the absolute evisceration of a young girls life.
I was initially taken back and almost appalled at the use of a real 14yo girl for this role. But her acting was flawless and I truly believe she gave this film more credibility than otherwise possible. This film is ugly. This film is sad. This film is hard to watch. It's wicked. But it's so necessary, and despite its R rating and content inclusion I genuinely believe this film should be shown to at risk youth.
I was initially taken back and almost appalled at the use of a real 14yo girl for this role. But her acting was flawless and I truly believe she gave this film more credibility than otherwise possible. This film is ugly. This film is sad. This film is hard to watch. It's wicked. But it's so necessary, and despite its R rating and content inclusion I genuinely believe this film should be shown to at risk youth.