Produced at USC School of Cinema & Television Directed by Janet Howard
The
men in this film have one thing in common. They are committed to training men
and women in rape prevention techniques. They feel that rape is not just a woman's
problem, but a human problem of our violent culture. We see a variety of programs
in which men play a major role, from in-school education to public service ad
campaigns, to community self-defense programs. Several of the men express outrage
at the abuse suffered by women they have known. Intercut with their call for
action are the voices of women who have been victims.
Breaking Ground dispels the stereotype of the male, often black, being abusive towards women.
25 min. Video or DVD. Sale $225. Video rental $55.
Hon. Men., Directors Guild of America Student Award, 1999
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