Watch You Rise - Documentary Film
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Film Summary:
A 21-year-old filmmaker embarks on a cross-country journey to uncover the roots of sexual assault, interviewing young adult survivors, perpetrators, and experts. After her own assault, she must confront personal and familial trauma. Her exploration reveals societal divisions, diverse testimonies, hope, and transformation through action.
Watch You Rise is a powerful documentary that delves into the "grey areas" of sexual assault and its roots in society. More than just a film; it's a call to action to rethink how we address sexual assault and harm in our communities. Through intimate interviews with young adults, survivors, and contemporary experts in the field, the film shines a light on the long-lasting effects of assault and the invisible impacts of trauma. It explores how survivors and perpetrators can heal and break intergenerational cycles of abuse changing the stream of damage. Questions asked during interviews make this film an exploration of the problem, the "why," and how it is essential to examine what we are taught -and what is often crucially omitted while critically examining the current state of sex education and its limitations.
Watch You Rise holds up youths' voices and opinions, usually kept out of the standard media and rhetoric around these issues. This film centers youth and young adults as agents of change for their communities by fostering deliberate, compassionate, and open communication. The documentary frames youth sexual assault with the recognition that we harm one another with and without intentionality and that many perpetrators are themselves survivors who have normalized the damage inflicted on them. The film explores how encouraging accountability from those who cause harm can be more powerful and healing than shame or isolation.
Watch You Rise is committed to making the dialogue around sexual assault and harm more inclusive, with many interviews centered around Black, Indigenous, youth of Color, and the LGBTQIA community. The film recognizes that members of these communities are disproportionately more likely to be assaulted, yet they are left out of the public discourse. Watch You Rise amplifies the voices of marginalized communities, empowering young people to drive change. challenges societal norms and advocates for transformative justice.
Mission Statement:
Watch You Rise aims to transform societal and individual responses to sexual assault, reduce violence, and promote open dialogue. We seek to inspire social action and policy changes that support both survivors and perpetrators, challenging the judicial and educational systems to adopt more holistic and inclusive approaches. By centering youth voices and leading with restorative justice, we hope to pave the way for a new national conversation about sexual assault, empowering young people to take charge of their own narratives and healing and foster change within their communities.
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Invitation to Spread the Word:
Dear Supporters,
Thank you for believing in Watch You Rise. As I push forward to complete this vital project, I kindly ask you to help us spread the word about this important documentary project. Your voice is powerful—please take a moment to share this fundraising campaign with any friends or individuals in your network who may be interested in supporting a transformative project like Watch You Rise. Every donation, share, and conversation brings us one step closer to amplifying the voices of youth survivors and making lasting changes to prevent future harm within our individual lives, families, and communities at large.
I am deeply grateful for your continued support.
Warm regards,
Isabella Grace Cohn
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Isabella Cohn
Organizer
Boulder, CO