The Rape Clause
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2021
30min
In order to claim welfare support for her son, Angela is forced to reveal the harrowing story of how the child was conceived. Inspired by real events and based on current government legislation, The Rape Clause is a short film about "one of the most inhumane and barbaric policies ever to emanate from Whitehall" (MSP Alison Thewliss, 2017) and how it weaponises shame and trauma.
Storyline
In order to claim welfare support for her son, Angela is forced to reveal the harrowing story of how the child was conceived.
Inspired by real events and based on current government legislation, The Rape Clause is a short film about "one of the most inhumane and barbaric policies ever to emanate from Whitehall" (MSP Alison Thewliss, 2017) and how it weaponises shame and trauma.
Released
January 2021
Runtime
30min
Director
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
ARRI Rental
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