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Documentary puts revenge porn in spotlight at Tribeca Film Festival

  A film centering on the devastating effect of online harassment against women premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival this week. Called “Netizens,” the documentary examines the day-to-day impact various forms of online abuse, ranging from online mob harassment to “revenge porn,” have on people’s lives. “Revenge porn,” also known […]

Tribeca doc ‘Netizens’ highlights the online harassment of women

  Cynthia Lowen’s Netizens is about three women whose lives have been profoundly affected by cyber sexual harassment. Making its U.S. premiere at Tribeca Film Festival this week, the documentary details the various forms these crimes take, including cyber-stalking, the posting of non-consensual pornography and character attacks. The latter led […]