Project Detail

The Rape Clause

Synopsis

In order to claim welfare support for her son, Angela is forced to reveal the harrowing story of how the child was conceived.
Inspired by real events, THE RAPE CLAUSE is a short film about how current UK government legislation weaponises shame and trauma.

Details

Year
2020
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
13 min 30 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Jared Watmuff
Producer
Maria Hildebrand, Sashi Arnold, Jared Watmuff
Editor
Jared Watmuff, Aideen Johnston
Screenwriter
Jared Watmuff
Director of Photography
Laura Dinnett
Sound
Pierluigi Papaiz
Composer
Oskar Qvick
Principal cast
Maria Hildebrand, Pamela Jikiemi

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