Hunting Ground, The

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Synopsis

Documentary. An examination of the prevalence of sexual assault on American university campuses, highlighting the stories of victims who are seeking justice and raising awareness.

Content elements

• Infrequent, sometimes aggressive, use of the sexual expletive in a non-sexual context; infrequent use of scatological slang, sexual slurs, and vulgar expressions, some in a bullying context
• Frequent verbal accounts of sexual violence in a context of emotional distress - some detailed sexual language
• Infrequent references to self-harm and suicide in a context of post-traumatic stress

Thematic elements

• Activism and support networks
• Institutional morality, responsibility, and image management
• Power, economics, and privilege

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for detailed references to sexual assault in a documentary context

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