The new documentary “I Am Evidence” tells the heartbreaking yet hopeful stories of survivors of rape and brutal sexual assault whose voices went unheard for decades. And the woman behind the film — “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay — is no stranger to those stories.
Succinct and poignant, I Am Evidence is an important telling of a shameful side of our legal system, and one hopes that activists will continue to help make the system itself more accountable.
Mariska Hargitay explains the intended purpose of I AM EVIDENCE, why the goal of the film is not merely to educate people about this injustice, but also to change the way we regard women in our society; and she elaborates on what it meant to hear to work with an all-female filmmaking tam.
THR spoke with Mariska Hargitay and the film's co-directors, Trish Adlesic and Geeta Gandbhir, about tackling the issue in a documentary format and how it is unlike anything they ahve done in their careers.
AndACTION describes Mariska Hargitay's documentary I AM EVIDENCE, which takes a close look at the issue of untested rape kits and the victims who have been denied justice, and provides the tools for readers to add their voice to the conversation.
Co-directors of I AM EVIDENCE Trish Adlesic and Geeta Gandbir describe what it is like to be a female director in Hollywood, what drew them to making this film, and what they have learned throughout the process.
Chanel and Tribeca's Annual Women's Filmmaker Luncheon took place on Friday, April 22nd to celebrate outstanding women filmmakers presenting works furing the film festival. One such film, I AM EVIDENCE, was produced my Mariska Hargitay and will premiere on Monday.
Tribeca Film Festival is a bonafide rite of spring in New York City. Its perennial promise to spotlight dynamic storytelling blooms brighter, year after year. I AM EVIDENCE is a punch to the gut. This must-see documentary produced by Mariska Hargitay exposes the reality that we are a nation of neglect.
As Tribeca Film Festival kicks off this week, many emerging and independent filmmakers are using their movies as a way to tell a story or make a statement about social issues. NBC Asian America spoke with seven directors on the inspirations behind their films and the issues they chose to explore through their filmmaking.
There is much at this year's Tribeca Film Festival that speaks to black images, people and sories. See these 10 films if you are interested in black life and culture.
