RAW film still. Extreme close up of lead character's face. Only eyes and nose are visible. Tears are in her eyes.

RAW film still. Image of young child with long hair, running through a part in some curtains or drapes. Her back is to the camera.

RAW film still. Image of a young child in a grocery store. She is earing a denim jacket, sundress. She has a faint smile and is gazing down.

RAW film still. Close up image of a young girl, with water being poured over her head as if her hair is being rinsed after a shampoo. Her head is tilted back, mouth open, eyes shut.

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RAW

Directed by Drake Shannon

Cast: Anja Akstin

Award Nominee, DEI, Local Film, Made By or Starring Military or Veterans, Mature Content, MTS, Post 9/11, PTS, Women Who Serve
USA
Drama, Narrative
2020
10 mins

Past and present are blurred by a horrifying transgression as a female soldier faces the aftermath of a military patrol in the Middle East. RAW exposes military sexual trauma through the eyes of a soldier struggling to readjust to everyday life.

Film contains mature themes including rape and trauma. Viewer discretion advised.

Award Nominations
Best Local Narrative Short
Best Narrative Starring Military or Veterans

Plays in

Late Night Drama Block

This collection of shorts feature five films that will have you on the edge of your seat. Mature content. Viewer discretion is advised.

Dates & Times

Museum of Photographic Arts

May 20, 2022
9:15 pm