She Stole My Voice 2007
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A victim of lesbian rape faces not only the trauma of the rape itself, but completely inappropriate responses from her community. Often the community as a whole, law enforcement, and even the lesbian community deny that the crime is possible, or that it has the severity of male-female rape. And if the victim is herself a lesbian, reporting the crime often requires “coming out” to her friends and family.
In She Stole My Voice, filmmakers Justine Chang and Armand Kaye examine lesbian rape from a holistic and multifaceted perspective; expert responses, community views, graphic depictions, and feminist analyses work together to create an unforgettable film that is simultaneously jarring and enlightening, horrific and hopeful. By unflinchingly and honestly examining a crime that has been ignored and denied for too long, She Stole My Voice finally gives voice to those that have been silenced by ignorance and prejudice.
This documentary contains reenactments, based on real acts of lesbian sexual assault and rape, which are graphic, explicit, and disturbing, and contain nudity and explicit depictions of criminal and sexual acts. This documentary film should not be viewed by minors under the age of 18.
10% of the profits from this film will be donated to nonprofit organizations that provide support for survivors of lesbian sexual violence.
Crew
Director: Justine Chang
Justine Chang is active supporter of gay and lesbian rights, and a filmmaker dedicated to the principles of uncompromising independent film. She Stole My Voice is her first feature length documentary.
According to Chang, “I didn’t want to create a comfortable reassuring film, or a whitewashed documentary. I wanted something jarring and powerful enough break apathy, to make people realize that yes, this is a real problem, and yes we have a moral responsibility to do something about it.”
Director: Armand Kaye
Armand Kaye’s unique style seamlessly blends multiple perspectives and media. He has worked on several independent film projects. She Stole My Voice is his first feature length documentary.
According to Kaye, “The visual aspects of She Stole My Voice help make the message vivid and powerful. From the multi-scene depictions, in which three scenes are shown simultanously along with a text interview, to the breakthrough text layering and image interweaving, the technical aspects of She Stole My Voice are what allow the message to be as hard hitting and powerful as it is.
Costume Designer: Constantine Vanchon
Constantine Vanchon specializes in creating powerful realism through the use of everyday objects and articles of clothing that reflect the reality of our current cultural state.
According to Vanchon, “Everyday clothing and objects, when used right, can create a haunting and jarring sense of an eerie and yet uncomfortable familiarity. In She Stole My Voice, I wanted to create that unnerving tension, which can be found in some of the scenes.”
Director of Photography: Robert Singh
Robert Singh delights in combining his love for composition and painting with his fanatic dedication to the craft of film.
Assistant Editor: John C. Rolles
John C. Rolles’ subtle ability to flawlessly interweave material from diverse sources has been one of the driving forces behind the success of She Stole My Voice.
Production Company: The American Academy of Film and Gender Studies
The American Academy of Film and Gender Studies seeks to explore the constructs and realities of gender through groundbreaking, objective, and analytical films.
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