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Asking for It

Christy Lee Hughes
United States, 2022, 12 min.

In English.
Includes adult language.

A victim of a crime quickly becomes the suspect in this gender flipped adaptation of a satirical play.

Director's Statement

Asking For It is a satire that explores a day in the life of a victim who is not believed when reporting a crime to authorities. During the pandemic, I adapted the play Asking For It into a short film, flipping the gender of the lead character due to the historical lack of substantial roles for women. I am grateful and proud to share that our talented cast and crew is diverse and inclusive, comprised of women, survivors of assault, different ethnicities and includes members of the LGBTQIA+ and disabled community. I am thrilled to be back at the 2023 Arizona International Film Festival and so grateful for the selection!

Category: Short.

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