This documentary on gang rape and acquaintance rape is a compelling view of what is happening on college campuses. According to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, up to 80% of all rapes are acquaintance rapes, yet victims of rapes by strangers are ten times more likely to report their attack to police.

Dating Rites includes an interview with gang-rape survivor Meg Davis, who tells how the attack still affects her life, even eight years later. We also hear from a convicted rapist, who gives compelling and disturbing insights into the psyche of the perpetrator.

Included in the program is an eight minute re-enactment illustrating how a gang rape develops. The viewer will see, through the perspective of both men and women, how a party can turn into a tragedy.

The documentary also calls upon professionals: rape crisis counselors, psychologists, and sociologists. Dr. Peter Germano, who runs a sexual treatment group at the state correctional institute, declares: "the college student who commits rape on campus, if not caught, will more than likely continue this behavior and rape again and again."

"Usable in a variety of college settings, from the classroom to freshman orientation and fraternity pledge activities, where it should serve to stimulate discussion." - Science Books & Films
"Addresses a growing problem, clearly, yet without preaching." - Booklist
"Overall this is one of the best videos in the field on acquaintance/date rape. Most importantly, it is current, the ideas are relevant, and it will elicit excellent dialogue with college students, staff, and faculty, as well as professionals in the sexual assault field." - Deborah Levine, BSW, MA Victim Services, NY

Association For Women in Psychology, 1993
National Women's Studies Association, 1992