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A Complaint of Rape (1982)

Directed by Charles Stewart

Documentary · 47m

A Complaint of Rape made news around the world and inspired then British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, to question the procedure as well as the attitude of those involved. The woman was asked deeply inappropriate personal questions about her sex life, menstruation and her mental health. The officers dismissed her claims and told her directly that they didn’t believe her. The film instigated a public outcry and as Graef noted on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row in 2014, the ‘film came after three very controversial rape cases the week before and the police quietly changed the way they handled rape.’

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Crew

Director
Charles Stewart

Details

Release date
1982-11-02
Runtime
47m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Countries
United Kingdom