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The Assault

The Assault

It was the night she can't remember, but the town will never forget.

20146.71h 30m

Overview

After a cheerleader is sexually assaulted by the high school football team, she must overcome her shame and use the evidence gathered from the subsequent social media firestorm to piece together the night that she can't remember in her fight for justice. Based on the true story of the Steubenville, Ohio rape case.

Directed by Jason Winn
Written by Jennifer Maisel
Produced by Andrea Ajemian
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Top Cast

Makenzie Vega

Makenzie Vega

Sam Gleason

Khandi Alexander

Khandi Alexander

Detective Jodi Miller

Gary Weeks

Gary Weeks

Dan Gleason

Malik Yoba

Malik Yoba

Coach Tim Miller

Pierson Fodé

Pierson Fodé

Reed

Amy Bruckner

Amy Bruckner

Frankie

Michael Cognata

Michael Cognata

Jordan

Andria Blackman

Andria Blackman

Anne

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Erin Cole

Vivian

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Christopher Knight Roberts

Christopher Burch

Themes & Keywords

based on true story

About The Assault

The Assault is a mystery, crime, drama, tv movie film released in 2014 exploring themes of based on true story. Directed by Jason Winn, it stars Makenzie Vega, Khandi Alexander, Gary Weeks. After a cheerleader is sexually assaulted by the high school football team, she must overcome her shame and use the evidence gathered from the subsequent social media firestorm to piece together the night that she can't remember in her fight for justice. Based on the true story of the Steubenville, Ohio rape case.

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