DocNights: An Army of Women 15

Presented in partnership with Reclaim the Frame.
A compelling documentary that places us at the heart of the battle against a justice system which systematically fails to address rape cases in Austin, Texas.

In the face of the alarming reality that fewer than one percent of reported rape cases result in felony convictions in the US, this timely film introduces us to a group of women embarking on a journey of activism and healing. They have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the Austin police department and district attorney for mishandling sexual assault cases. Despite immense pushback from law enforcement, The film documents their fight, as survivors and their allies challenge the legal system. A record of a fight against institutional inequality, An Army of Women is a compassionate portrait of the women confronting a broken system and a rally cry for activism wherever such situations exist, showing the power and hope of collective action.

DocNights, in collaboration with Sheffield DocFest, is a monthly screening of documentary films taking place on the last Monday of every month. Reclaim The Frame is a film charity dedicated to championing marginalised gender filmmakers. Join the RTF mailing list here.

The screening on Monday 28 April will include an introduction from Reclaim the Frame & Sheffield DocFest, and a relaxed post-screening conversation with representatives from Sheffield Rape And Sexual Abuse Centre and Reclaim The Frame.

Screening on Monday 28 April will feature descriptive subtitles.

Content Guidance: Film contains discussions about sexual harassment, assault & rape.

F-Rated: Directed by Julie Lunde Lillesæter

Temporary Disruptions – Website and Ticketing Upgrade: We are switching to a new website and ticketing system from Monday 28 April to Friday 2 May, which means:

• Box Office: From 9am Monday 28 April to 6pm Tuesday 29 April, tickets will only be available in person, and only for same-day screenings.
• Website: From 9am Monday 28 April to approx. 9am Friday 2 May, online bookings will be unavailable.

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