Deep Dive: Audrie & Daisy (2016)
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Audrie & Daisy is a documentary that covers the stories of two teenage girls, Audrie Pott and Daisy Coleman, who were victims of separate sexual assaults in 2011 and 2012. Audrie, from Saratoga, California, was 15 years old when she was assaulted, while Daisy, from Maryville, Missouri, was 14. The film examines the aftermath of these assaults, focusing on the abuse and cyberbullying that both girls and their families faced from their communities. The filmmakers, Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk, spent over two years following Daisy and her family as they dealt with the trauma of the assault and the negative reactions from their town.
The documentary also features commentary from local officials, including Maryville sheriff Darren White, who controversially stated that “Girls have as much culpability” in such cases. Audrie Pott died by suicide nine days after her assault in 2012, while Daisy Coleman later co-founded SafeBAE, a non-profit organization aimed at preventing sexual assaults in schools. Tragically, Daisy also died by suicide in 2020, along with her mother four months later, highlighting the long-term impact of these events on the victims and their families.
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.
Perfect For
Teen sexual assault awarenessCyberbullying discussionsDocumentary film enthusiasts