No Place to Hide: The Rehtaeh Parsons Story

"No Place to Hide: The Rehtaeh Parsons Story" is a documentary that follows the courageous quest of Rehtaeh Parsons' parents and those who knew her as they reassemble the pieces of her life in an attempt to hold accountable the systems that failed to protect her from sexual assault and bullying. With the support of Anonymous, they mobilized public pressure to force the Nova Scotian government and RCMP to address the case and bring the perpetrators to justice. The film is a powerful exploration of the effects of rape culture, depression, and social media on a young woman's life. Through Rehtaeh Parsons' story, it exemplifies the immense capacity of new tools in the nascent years of social networking, led by a woman director.