She Fought Alone
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She Fought Alone is a 1995
television film directed
by Christopher Leitch. The film, which is based on a true story, stars Tiffani-Amber Thiessen
and Brian Austin Green
, who were both known for Beverly Hills, 90210
by the time of release. It was released on Region 2 DVD
in 2000 and Region 1 in 2004.
who isn't really well-known at her high school
. With the help of her best friend, she is accepted into the school's popular group, known as "The Crew". While partying one night, she bonds with Ethan, eventually sleeping with him. Acting under peer pressure
, she soon starts to rebel, neglecting school and getting into trouble. A lot of the teachers are bothered by their behavior, complaining that they get away with everything. While at the movies one night, she finds out Ethan is dating another girl. Upset, she confronts him. Trying to keep up a tough image, he claims they were never serious, but she responds that she sees right through him, before leaving. Back at home, she receives a visit from Ethan's friend Jace, who lies his way into her home by saying that he wants to comfort her. Inside, he tries to kiss her, but she refuses him. He becomes angry and ends up raping
her.
The next day, she distances herself from everyone, not wanting to talk to her mother. When she demands on knowing what happened last night, Caitlin admits that Jace raped her. She, however, doesn't believe Caitlin, claiming that she probably seduced him. Feeling betrayed, she leaves home, only to be told the same by her friends. She directly accuses Jace of rape, but nobody believes her, and they soon turn their back on her. Determined to prove she isn't lying, she goes to the hospital
for an examination, but the doctors can't find any proof of rape. Nevertheless, her mother decides to believe her and offers to press charges, but Caitlin responds she just wants to forget everything that happened.
She is soon troubled with nightmares, and at school, people start bullying her. At first, she considers dropping out and going to college, but she soon realizes she could be able to stop it by winning over Ethan's trust. She is unable to, however, and the harassing continues. This results in Caitlin getting into a fight with a girl, Hanna, for which she is suspended not only for fighting Caitlin and writing graffiti
, but for talking back to the principal. Her mother threatens to step to the mass media
, which angers the principal. Trying to prevent the school from getting a bad reputation, she suspends Ethan and Jace from two football games. As revenge for the suspension, the group lures her into an abandoned house and attacks her, cutting off her hair as a "punishment". However, Ethan sees how scared she is and lets her go. Devastated, she decides to fight back, calling an investigator the next day. They collect evidence and prepare to sue the school. Meanwhile, Jace reveals to Ethan that he indeed raped Caitlin. He tries to make it right with her, but she doesn't want to see him. Jace feels that he is betraying him and starts vandalizing his property and car. Ethan later picks up Caitlin, ready to flee the town, but they are stopped by the rest of The Crew. During the ensuing commotion, a knife fight breaks out between Ethan and Jace, which ends when Jace is stabbed deeply in the leg, after which Ethan leaves with Caitlin. Later, they kiss in a church, and a court trial
follows, during which the school district
promises to change their policies. Jace testifies he will never play college football
because of muscle damage sustained in the knife fight, and that he's ready to move on with his life and go to a state college. In the end, Caitlin leaves town for college, leaving everyone behind.
1995 in film
-Top grossing films:-Events:* March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris by Danish directors Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg.* March 28 - Actress Julia Roberts and singer Lyle Lovett announce their plans for separation....
television film directed
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
by Christopher Leitch. The film, which is based on a true story, stars Tiffani-Amber Thiessen
Tiffani Thiessen
Tiffani Thiessen is an American actress best known for her roles as Kelly Kapowski in Saved by the Bell and as Valerie Malone in Beverly Hills, 90210. She is also known for her role on Fastlane as Wilhelmina 'Billie' Chambers...
and Brian Austin Green
Brian Austin Green
Brian Austin Green is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of David Silver on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210, a role he played from 1990 to 2000. Green also starred in the sitcom Freddie and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Since 2009, he has appeared in a recurring...
, who were both known for Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210 is an American drama series that originally aired from October 4, 1990 to May 17, 2000 on Fox and was produced by Spelling Television in the United States, and subsequently on various networks around the world. It is the first series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise...
by the time of release. It was released on Region 2 DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
in 2000 and Region 1 in 2004.
Plot
Caitlin Rose is the shy new 17-year-old girl in the town of Lockhart, IllinoisIllinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
who isn't really well-known at her high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
. With the help of her best friend, she is accepted into the school's popular group, known as "The Crew". While partying one night, she bonds with Ethan, eventually sleeping with him. Acting under peer pressure
Peer pressure
Peer pressure refers to the influence exerted by a peer group in encouraging a person to change his or her attitudes, values, or behavior in order to conform to group norms. Social groups affected include membership groups, when the individual is "formally" a member , or a social clique...
, she soon starts to rebel, neglecting school and getting into trouble. A lot of the teachers are bothered by their behavior, complaining that they get away with everything. While at the movies one night, she finds out Ethan is dating another girl. Upset, she confronts him. Trying to keep up a tough image, he claims they were never serious, but she responds that she sees right through him, before leaving. Back at home, she receives a visit from Ethan's friend Jace, who lies his way into her home by saying that he wants to comfort her. Inside, he tries to kiss her, but she refuses him. He becomes angry and ends up raping
Rape
Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is initiated by one or more persons against another person without that person's consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority or with a person who is incapable of valid consent. The...
her.
The next day, she distances herself from everyone, not wanting to talk to her mother. When she demands on knowing what happened last night, Caitlin admits that Jace raped her. She, however, doesn't believe Caitlin, claiming that she probably seduced him. Feeling betrayed, she leaves home, only to be told the same by her friends. She directly accuses Jace of rape, but nobody believes her, and they soon turn their back on her. Determined to prove she isn't lying, she goes to the hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
for an examination, but the doctors can't find any proof of rape. Nevertheless, her mother decides to believe her and offers to press charges, but Caitlin responds she just wants to forget everything that happened.
She is soon troubled with nightmares, and at school, people start bullying her. At first, she considers dropping out and going to college, but she soon realizes she could be able to stop it by winning over Ethan's trust. She is unable to, however, and the harassing continues. This results in Caitlin getting into a fight with a girl, Hanna, for which she is suspended not only for fighting Caitlin and writing graffiti
Graffiti
Graffiti is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property....
, but for talking back to the principal. Her mother threatens to step to the mass media
Mass media
Mass media refers collectively to all media technologies which are intended to reach a large audience via mass communication. Broadcast media transmit their information electronically and comprise of television, film and radio, movies, CDs, DVDs and some other gadgets like cameras or video consoles...
, which angers the principal. Trying to prevent the school from getting a bad reputation, she suspends Ethan and Jace from two football games. As revenge for the suspension, the group lures her into an abandoned house and attacks her, cutting off her hair as a "punishment". However, Ethan sees how scared she is and lets her go. Devastated, she decides to fight back, calling an investigator the next day. They collect evidence and prepare to sue the school. Meanwhile, Jace reveals to Ethan that he indeed raped Caitlin. He tries to make it right with her, but she doesn't want to see him. Jace feels that he is betraying him and starts vandalizing his property and car. Ethan later picks up Caitlin, ready to flee the town, but they are stopped by the rest of The Crew. During the ensuing commotion, a knife fight breaks out between Ethan and Jace, which ends when Jace is stabbed deeply in the leg, after which Ethan leaves with Caitlin. Later, they kiss in a church, and a court trial
Trial
A trial is, in the most general sense, a test, usually a test to see whether something does or does not meet a given standard.It may refer to:*Trial , the presentation of information in a formal setting, usually a court...
follows, during which the school district
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
promises to change their policies. Jace testifies he will never play college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
because of muscle damage sustained in the knife fight, and that he's ready to move on with his life and go to a state college. In the end, Caitlin leaves town for college, leaving everyone behind.
Cast
- Tiffani-Amber ThiessenTiffani ThiessenTiffani Thiessen is an American actress best known for her roles as Kelly Kapowski in Saved by the Bell and as Valerie Malone in Beverly Hills, 90210. She is also known for her role on Fastlane as Wilhelmina 'Billie' Chambers...
as Caitlin Rose - Brian Austin GreenBrian Austin GreenBrian Austin Green is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of David Silver on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210, a role he played from 1990 to 2000. Green also starred in the sitcom Freddie and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Since 2009, he has appeared in a recurring...
as Ethan - Isabella HofmannIsabella HofmannIsabella Hofmann is an American actress, born in Chicago, Illinois. She is best known for her lead role on Homicide: Life on the Street as Lt. / Capt. / Det...
as Avon Rose - David Lipper as Jace
- Maureen FlanniganMaureen FlanniganMaureen Osborne Flannagan , credited as Maureen Flannigan, is an American actress noted for her role as teenager Evie Ethel Garland TV sitcom Out of This World, which ran from 1987 to 1991 and also starred Donna Pescow. She began acting professionally in 1985.-Personal:She attended the University...
as Abby - Ashley JonesAshley JonesAshley Aubra Jones is an American actress. She is probably most recognized for her roles as Daphne on HBO's critically acclaimed drama True Blood, and as Dr...
as Susan
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