Reviews

I gave this series 10 stars because this kind of grooming and preying on young teens happens and it damages lives. The more this is brought into the public eye, the better. The betrayal of trust and the secret-keeping are corrosive, and the younger the victim is, the worse the harm. It really is a crime - morally and legally. People may not realize the long-term damage that can result from these relationships, but I speak from experience to say that it runs deep and is long-lasting, and the road to healing is not easy (although doable in part). To come forward is an act of courage, and I applaud Gwen and the other victims who appeared in the film.

I gave this series 10 stars because, regardless of style and even the details of these two stories, this kind of grooming and preying on teens happens and it damages lives. The betrayal of trust and the secret-keeping are corrosive. The more this is brought into the public eye, the better. Teenagers are not equipped with the life experience or psychological development to be considered an adult on equal terms with these older predators (not exclusively, but often older men with teen girls), especially those in a position of power. It really is a crime - morally and legally. It is the job of the school system to protect the children in its care, not to foster an environment that turns a blind eye and allows children to be hurt. People may not realize the long-term damage that can result from these relationships, but I speak from experience to say that it runs deep and is long-lasting. To come forward is an act of courage.