Two teenage girls, Audrie Pott and Daisy Coleman, faced sexual assault in 2011 and 2012, leading to severe community backlash and cyberbullying.
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Two teenage girls, Audrie Pott and Daisy Coleman, faced sexual assault in 2011 and 2012, leading to severe community backlash and cyberbullying.
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Audrie Pott, a 15-year-old from Saratoga, California, died by suicide in 2012, just days after a sexual assault. Daisy Coleman, 14, from Maryville, Missouri, faced similar trauma in 2012 and endured severe cyberbullying alongside her family. "Audrie & Daisy" follows their stories through social media, court documents, and community reactions. The film features insights from local officials, including Maryville sheriff Darren White, who commented on victim-blaming. Daisy Coleman later co-founded SafeBAE, a non-profit aimed at preventing sexual assault in schools.
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The GuardianFilm is sure to provoke a national discussion after events that led to California teen’s suicide, and scare viewers from laying foot near Maryville, Missouri.
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Why Watch
- See Audrie Pott's tragic story and its impact.
- Follow Daisy Coleman's fight against sexual assault.
- Meet the families affected by cyberbullying and community backlash.
Did You Know
- Audrie Pott died by suicide nine days after her assault in 2012.
- Daisy Coleman co-founded SafeBAE to combat sexual assaults in schools.
- Daisy Coleman died by suicide at age 23 on August 4, 2020.
- Maryville sheriff Darren White claimed girls have 'as much culpability' in assaults.
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What happened to Audrie Pott after her assault?
Audrie Pott died by suicide in 2012, nine days after the sexual assault.
What organization did Daisy Coleman co-found?
Daisy Coleman co-founded SafeBAE, a non-profit organization aimed at ending sexual assaults in schools.
When did Audrie & Daisy premiere at the Sundance Film Festival?
Audrie & Daisy had its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2016.
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