The Invisible War

The Invisible War is a groundbreaking investigative documentary about one of America’s most shameful and best kept secrets: the epidemic of rape within the U.S. military. The film paints a startling picture of the breadth of the problem—today, a female soldier in combat zones is more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire. Indeed, the Department of Defense estimates there were a staggering 22,800 violent sex crimes in the military in 2011. The Invisible War is a moving indictment of the systemic cover-up of military sex crimes, chronicling the women’s struggles to rebuild their lives and fight for justice. It also features hard-hitting interviews with high-ranking military officials and members of Congress that reveal the long-hidden history of rape in the military, and what can be done to bring about much-needed change. Nominated for a 2013 Academy Award for Best Documentary.