This is perhaps Alison Anders' greatest work, even surpassing "Gas, Food, and Lodging," because she brought her whole soul into this emotionally charged film. The beautiful Kim Dickens ("Deadwood") is a singer haunted by the past she can't remember. Subconsciously she marks the exact anniversary of the day was gang-raped by a bunch of a--holes, and through the course of the film is unable to love the man who loves her the most, picking up strangers -- willingly -- and asking them to place her in a rape position to punish her. She continues to hide under alcohol and self-destruction until one day a reporter from a rock magazine assigns himself to cover a story on her latest song -- reflecting the rape --knowing the truth about her past because he saw and participated in the act itself.
One of the most honest descriptions of rape and its aftermath ever, where both victim, boyfriend, and even one of the rapists receive some sort of redemption from their hell. Complex, and emotionally charged this should be required viewing for everyone, but especially those who need to understand and help others to heal. (Rape victim info is included on the DVD section.) Excellent performances from the cast all-around make this truly realistic and heartfelt.
Alison, God bless you, and we hope your demons, while they may never truly vanish, have at least been left at that house.
One of the most honest descriptions of rape and its aftermath ever, where both victim, boyfriend, and even one of the rapists receive some sort of redemption from their hell. Complex, and emotionally charged this should be required viewing for everyone, but especially those who need to understand and help others to heal. (Rape victim info is included on the DVD section.) Excellent performances from the cast all-around make this truly realistic and heartfelt.
Alison, God bless you, and we hope your demons, while they may never truly vanish, have at least been left at that house.