New documentary film explores the dynamics of sexual violence, race, power, and courage

Recent media headlines have catapulted issues of sexual abuse, survivors’ rights, victim’s silence and motivations when that silence is finally shattered after sexual violence has been forced on them, and male dominance regarding such critical gender dynamics. Unfortunately, these issues are deeply rooted in America’s history especially in regards to Black women. 

A new film poignantly explores one incident that galvanized a burgeoning social movement, the consequences of speaking up, and the courageous efforts of one woman.

The Rape of Recy Taylor will be screened in Auburn for the first time on November 1 at the Auburn Public Theater located at 8 Exchange Street in downtown Auburn. With showings at 1PM and 7 PM, the film tells a powerful and compelling story.

“Mrs. Recy Taylor was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. Unbroken, she spoke up and fought for justice with help from Rosa Parks and legions of women. The hidden, epic story of sexual violence in the Jim Crow South, when courageous black women fight to take back their bodies and their dignity. Recy Taylor speaks up when danger is greatest, powering the coming Civil Rights Movement.”

Sponsored by the online literary journal aaduna, Harriet Tubman Boosters, and Harriet Tubman Center for Justice and Peace, this is a must see film in order to better understand and place in historical context, sexual violence and abuse, as well as how racial and gender justice reflects the social and political thinking of a community and consequently, the larger society. 

Mark your calendar. Come witness a powerful documentary film that will empower your understanding of the past and those consequences on contemporary issues.

The screenings are free and open to the public.

Thursday, Nov. 1:  The Rape of Recy Taylor, film showing and discussion; sponsored by aaduna, Harriet Tubman Boosters and Harriet Tubman Center for Justice & Peace, Inc. at Auburn Public Theater. Showings at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

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