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Lapeng
Is Justice for All?
Tiisetso has been silenced and neglected by her loved ones, but now she finally musters the courage to free herself from being her abuser's secret keeper.
Set in the South Africa, the story of Lapeng is about challenging the elements of rape culture which serve to silence its victims. Victims are often discouraged from seeking justice because those put in place to help and support fail to do so. This film challenges the inexcusable reality that sexual assault survivors need to fight for their voice to be heard and are required to justify why they deserve justice.
Details
Shoot dates: 22 - 23 February 2023
Non-paid. Meals, crafty and IMDB Credits provided.
The Story
Tiisetso has suffered the silence long imposed on her by her family. The funeral of her community’s widely respected patriarch, her abuser, is the setting for unearthing what has been swept under the carpet. Tiisetso musters the courage to confront her mother, Ramatla in an effort to gain her mother’s support in her pursuit for justice. Ramatla 's response isn't exactly what her daughter expected. Will Tiisetso continue to suffer from her silence for the sake of duty? Or will she take up space and get justice regardless of the consequences she has been taught to fear?
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