Review of The Invisible War (2012) by Brett B — 12 Feb 2013

A shocking account of heinous, despicable crimes and the ineffectual (to be extraordinarily charitable) fashion in which they have been dealt with. It's a horrible, heart-wrenching litany that is relayed, and there are few films (much less documentaries) I've seen that have made as angry as this one, which, of course, is its intention.

While it does rely heavily on "talking heads," any other approach would have been a mistake; we need to see the effect these assaults have had on these women (and men), and their stories are infuriating, compelling, and emotional.

It is inexcusable that these people have, for the most part, been denied the satisfaction of justice, and that so many in authority have felt inclined to (shamefully) sweep this issue under the rug. One can hope that this documentary has a chance to bring about real changes in policy, and if the very ending of the film is any indication, those changes might have begun to happen.