Audrie & Daisy

2016

95 mins

Directed by Bonnie Cohen, Jon Shenk
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Documentary

Doc that sheds light on two recent sexual assaults on teenagers in the U.S. amidst a culture of victim-blaming. Nominated... More

Doc that sheds light on two recent sexual assaults on teenagers in the U.S. amidst a culture of victim-blaming. Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.

"In 2012, 15-year-old Audrie Pott and 14-year-old Daisy Coleman were sexually assaulted in unrelated but all-too-similar instances in different American towns. Both went to parties, passed out after drinking alcohol, and were taken advantage of by guys they thought were their friends. Footage of both incidents was captured on mobile phones, and then shared online afterwards.

"Following in the footsteps of college rape documentary The Hunting Ground, Audrie & Daisy charts the aftermath of the two cases over several years as the titular teens' lives are forever changed. Directors Bonni Cohen (executive producer of 3½ Minutes, Ten Bullets) and Jon Shenk not only explore the horrific real-life specifics courtesy of candid footage, but also interview assailants and legal officials, examining the complex broader culture of victim-blaming that has only become more prevalent in the age of social media." (Melbourne International Film Festival)

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Where to watch Audrie & Daisy

Audrie & Daisy is available to stream in New Zealand... More now on Netflix.

Audrie & Daisy | Ratings & Reviews

81_%16 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
73_%536 reviews
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"This powerful doc chronicles the dismally unjust aftermaths of two recent juvenile sexual-assault cases in the U.S."

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Variety

"A quick response might be to cloister girls from everything that can hurt them. But a more lasting solution might be to help teenagers develop the tools they can use to support each other."

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The Washington Post

"Film is sure to provoke a national discussion after events that led to California teen’s suicide – and scare viewers from laying foot near Maryville, Missouri."

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The Guardian

"The arrangement of its two separate stories may be a bit chaotic, but the film is best taken as a couple different tales of this type of trauma, its outrage coming through loud and clear."

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Roger Ebert

"Utterly devastating, but essential viewing."

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Hollywood Reporter

"Unfortunately, Audrie & Daisy can only show reprehensible behaviour rather than break it down. Thankfully, it also shows how women can speak out and be their own advocates."

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