No Place to Hide: The Rehtaeh Parsons Story (2015)

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When Rehtaeh Parsons was 15 years old, she went to a party that would define her remaining teenage years. She was sexually attacked and had no memory of it, until photographic evidence spread through social media. The resulting humiliation and bullying the Nova Scotia teen received led to her tragic suicide less than two years later. News of her death reverberated worldwide, a stunning demonstration of the power of images and social networks to amplify the extent of rape culture and effects of depression. Now, her parents and those who knew her reassemble the pieces of Parsons’s life in their courageous quest to make accountable the systems that failed to protect her. With the support of Anonymous, an online campaign and public pressure, they forced the Nova Scotian government and RCMP to address the case and bring the perpetrators to justice. Parsons’s story epitomizes the immense capacity of new tools in these nascent years of social networking.

Director: Rama Rau
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
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Screenplay

Music: Alex Khaskin
Editing: Nick Wilson
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is No Place to Hide: The Rehtaeh Parsons Story about?
When Rehtaeh Parsons was 15 years old, she went to a party that would define her remaining teenage years. She was sexually attacked and had no memory of it, until photographic evidence spread through social media. The resulting humiliation and bullying the Nova Scotia teen received led to her tragic suicide less than two years later. News of her death reverberated worldwide, a stunning demonstration of the power of images and social networks to amplify the extent of rape culture and effects of depression. Now, her parents and those who knew her reassemble the pieces of Parsons’s life in their courageous quest to make accountable the systems that failed to protect her. With the support of Anonymous, an online campaign and public pressure, they forced the Nova Scotian government and RCMP to address the case and bring the perpetrators to justice. Parsons’s story epitomizes the immense capacity of new tools in these nascent years of social networking.
Who directed No Place to Hide: The Rehtaeh Parsons Story?
No Place to Hide: The Rehtaeh Parsons Story was directed by Rama Rau.
How long is No Place to Hide: The Rehtaeh Parsons Story?
No Place to Hide: The Rehtaeh Parsons Story has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is No Place to Hide: The Rehtaeh Parsons Story?
No Place to Hide: The Rehtaeh Parsons Story is a Documentary film.
Where was No Place to Hide: The Rehtaeh Parsons Story produced?
No Place to Hide: The Rehtaeh Parsons Story was produced in Canada.