The Accused

A harrowing portrayal of gang rape and its aftermath, "The Accused" (1988) is a crime drama that follows Sarah Tobias, a waitress brutally attacked by three men in a bar while patrons watch and cheer. District Attorney Kathryn Murphy takes on the case, but agrees to a plea bargain that allows the rapists to serve a lenient sentence, infuriating Sarah. Years later, Sarah seeks justice for the men who witnessed and encouraged her assault, leading to a dramatic courtroom showdown that exposes the dark underbelly of a male-dominated society.