The Invisible War

The Invisible War

The Battleground Is Your Barracks

NR 2012 · 93 min · ★ 7.1 · Documentary, War, Crime

An investigative and powerfully emotional documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military, the institutions that perpetuate and cover up its existence, and its profound personal and social consequences.

Directed by Kirby Dick · Written by Kirby Dick

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