 "War Zone” (Produced by Hank Levine) is about sex, power and what happens when men---either knowingly or unknowingly - threaten a woman’s right to walk undisturbed on the streets. Shot all over the US, Hadleigh-West turns her camera on men in the same way that they turn their aggression on her. “War Zone” is incredibly explosive as footage as the filmmaker places herself in very real danger by daring to ask the men on the streets why they are treating a complete stranger in a sexual way. In the process, she has been hit, yelled at, apologized to and engaged in mesmerizing conversations with the men that have harassed her. Through these conversations, Hadleigh-West reveals the anger, fear and frustration as well as the affection, admiration and humor that characterizes relationships between men and women. “War Zone” premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in the Forum for New Cinema, where it was nominated for the grand prize, played to sold-out crowds, received heated response and extensive publicity. The theatrical release of “War Zone” began at the prestigious Film Forum in New York City. “War Zone”” is currently shown through out the US and Europe, always generating controversy, debate and publicity. This film has garnered many Hollywood supporters including Susan Sarandon, Marlo Thomas, Gregory Hines, Janeane Garafolo, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Susan Faludi and many more. In 2002 “War Zone” became an educational tool of the Department of Defense (Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute). It is currently used in labs and seminars to educate all branches of the military around issues of sexism, sexual harassment and sexual assault. |
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