The Assault

The Assault

It was the night she can't remember, but the town will never forget.

NR 2014 · 90 min · ★ 6.7 · Mystery, Crime, Drama, TV Movie

After a cheerleader is sexually assaulted by the high school football team, she must overcome her shame and use the evidence gathered from the subsequent social media firestorm to piece together the night that she can't remember in her fight for justice. Based on the true story of the Steubenville, Ohio rape case.

Directed by Jason Winn · Written by Jennifer Maisel

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Makenzie Vega Sam Gleason
Khandi Alexander Detective Jodi Miller
Gary Weeks Dan Gleason
Malik Yoba Coach Tim Miller
Pierson Fodé Reed
Amy Bruckner Frankie
Michael Cognata Jordan
Andria Blackman Anne
Erin Cole Vivian
Christopher Knight Roberts Christopher Burch
Brett Wyman Lee
Kayla Harrity Izzie

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