CNN to Broadcast College Sexual Assault Documentary The Hunting Ground

CNN will broadcast The Hunting Ground, the groundbreaking feature documentary about sexual assault on American college campuses, on Sunday, November 22 at 8 pm Eastern.

Following the film, CNN will host a roundtable discussion of survivors, experts, and the filmmakers, who will discuss the sensitive, complex issues explored in the film.

The Hunting Ground tells the stories of survivors and loved ones affected by campus sexual assault — and the institutional responses that they encountered.

Released at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, The Hunting Ground received wide critical acclaim. The film’s theme song, “Til It Happens To You” by Lady Gaga, released a music video in September, which featured the National Sexual Assault Hotline.

Filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering have worked with RAINN, the White House’s It’s On Us initiative, and advocacy group Know Your IX to ensure that viewers are connected with the resources and help they need and created the website See Act Stop to help viewers.

Join RAINN and See Act Stop to host a screening party and build a conversation within your community about how to address campus sexual assault.

The film will be simulcast via CNN’s iPad app or www.CNN.com/go.

Learn More:

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, it’s not your fault. You are not alone. Help is available 24/7 through the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE and online.rainn.org, y en español: rainn.org/es.

About RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization and was named one of "America's 100 Best Charities" by Worth magazine. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. In 2015, the Online Hotline expanded to offer services in Spanish at rainn.org/es. The hotlines have helped more than two million people since 1994. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. For more information about RAINN, please visit rainn.org.

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