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By Sabrina McFarland
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In-depth docu about untested rape kits; language, violence.
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I Am Evidence
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What's the Story?
I AM EVIDENCE is a documentary about sexual assault cases and untested rape kits in the United States. The film features law enforcement officials and experts on the topic and the stories of sexually-assaulted survivors.
Is It Any Good?
The filmmakers provide a powerful presentation about sexual assault case investigations led by police departments in the United States. In I Am Evidence, Kym Worthy is the Wayne County prosecutor who wants to know why untested rape kits have been stockpiled for years by law enforcement officials in Detroit, Michigan. Worthy is also an assault survivor and says "I have adopted daughters and you want them to grow up in a world where there may not be sexual assault, or if God forbid, they are assaulted, their case will be important. Their kit will not be sitting on a shelf."
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the communication of the cast in I Am Evidence. How do they also demonstrate compassion, perseverance, and teamwork? Why are these important character strengths?
What are your thoughts about the reasons for the backlog of untested rape kits?
What do you think about the courage of the sexually-assaulted survivors who share their stories?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : April 16, 2018
- Cast : Mariska Hargitay , Kym Worthy , Rachel Dissell
- Directors : Trish Adlesic , Geeta Gandbhir
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : HBO Documentary Films
- Genre : Documentary
- Topics : Activism , History
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 86 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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