From Variety · Carole Horst · · 1m 20s
Indya Moore and Dr. Annie Farmer Join 'Watch You Rise' as Exec Producers
Indya Moore and Dr. Annie Farmer become executive producers for 'Watch You Rise', a documentary exploring sexual harm's roots and healing for Gen Z.
In brief
Indya Moore and Dr. Annie Farmer become executive producers for 'Watch You Rise', a documentary exploring sexual harm's roots and healing for Gen Z. The film centers Gen Z's experiences with sexual harm and consent through survivor stories and youth-led solutions. Originally reported by Variety.
New Documentary Premiere
Isabella Cohn's documentary 'Watch You Rise' premieres at Denver Film Festival in October, exploring sexual harm's roots through Gen Z's experiences.
“This project is very personal to me. The young people in this film are the teachers I wish I'd had.”
Executive Producers Join
Indya Moore and Dr. Annie Farmer join as executive producers to bring their expertise in sexual violence advocacy and youth empowerment to the film.
“I have been a part of many recent conversations with survivors of sexual crimes about how large the problem is and what can be done to address it.”
Gen Z's Sexual Journey
Cohn, who started filming at 17, examines how Gen Z navigates sexual violence without traditional guidance, asking what it means to grow up in a crisis.
“Members of Gen Z, like myself, have been coming of age amid a relentless public reckoning with sexual violence.”
Survivor Insights
Dr. Farmer, a survivor of Epstein and Maxwell, emphasizes changing young people's hearts and minds to address sexual violence's root causes.
“I am not alone in believing that changing the hearts and minds of our younger generations is key to any forward movement.”
Moore's Personal Connection
Moore, known for 'Pose' and 'Father Mother Sister Brother', says the film helped her access language to understand harm in intimate dynamics.
“This film helped me access language to identify the nuanced ways we experience harm in intimate dynamics even where harm occurs unintentionally.”
Impact Campaign Launch
The film launches 'Let's Talk Sex', a nationwide campaign training Youth Ambassadors to facilitate post-screening discussions on consent and healthy relationships.
“Youth's voices and leadership will be the catalyst for our collective efforts to stop the cycles of sexual harm.”
The one thing
The film centers Gen Z's experiences with sexual harm and consent through survivor stories and youth-led solutions.
