Unveiling the silence
Subtitle: No! the rape documentary study guide
By: created by Salamishah Tillet, Rachel Afi Quinn with the creative and editorial direction of Aishah Shahidah Simmons
Publisher: AfroLez Productions
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Philadelphia, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 98
ISBN-13: 9780615161235
Subjects: Documentary films; African American women; Rape victims; Crimes against
Other titles: No! the rape documentary.
Description: Through intimate testimonies from Black women victim/survivors, commentaries from acclaimed African-American scholars and community leaders, impacting archival footage, spirited music, dance, and performance poetry, NO! unveils the reality of rape, other forms of sexual violence, and healing in African-American communities. Winner of both a juried award and an audience choice award at the 2006 San Diego Women Film Festival, NO! explores how the collective silence about acts of rape and other forms of sexual assault adversely affects African-Americans, while simultaneously encouraging dialogue to bring about healing and reconciliation between all men and women.
Notes: Accompanies videorecording with title: No! the rape documentary.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction & devastation of date rape: Salamishah Tillet's testimony; title: Weapon of history; title: Survivors silenced: Rev. Reanae McNeal's testimony; title: Civil rights & wrongs: Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmon's testimony; title: Raping the next generation: Aaronette M. White's testimony; title: Holding men accountable: campus, clergy & community; title: Unequal justice under law: Audree Iron's testimony; title: Healing, faith, & hope: Loretta Ross's testimony.