Shirley here. I watched every movie she did on tv.

And gorgeous too

I wonder if she went to acting school or is a natural.

@@hotmamaw5634 I think her acting school was all of those years on the One Day at a Time CBS sitcom from age 15 to 24. Dec '75 to May '84.

But she supposed to play someone else! Her speech is exactly the same in every film. She's clearly playing herself.😂

@@E-Kat it works for me unless she was being asked to speak with a spanish accent....my father died the afternoon that this movie premiered. watching this would have been a trillion times better than the day i had.

Strange comment why are you so impressed by her acting not that she isn’t a legend but as if you’ve never seen great natural acting before how old are you I seen mutiple people act like her using their regular voice

Amen

The word "misogyny" is overused. Stop calling everything "misogyny" like a lunatic.

God is a Man btw.

@@professionaltrollgirl2682 wrong

Yep 👌👍

Melissa Leo has won at least one Oscar and been nominated a few times.

Even in the movie, *I will take manhattan*.

Do you know the name of the documentary?

From what I've read it was a small town in MA.

@@karendavis2022 Sounds like an award-winning movie which a young Jodie Foster played the lead in. Look up her early movies. It was an excellent movie, but I've forgotten the name.

@@terripebsworth9623 The Accused is the name of the movie with Jodie Foster .

The Accused with Jody Foster was a true story too and I heard the woman killed herself just due to the trauma years ago too. No happy ending for her.

😔 sad

Denial n delusional

It happens! If one is silent...you have to have courage and conviction to speak out against the worst of the worst offense, however, if you bring it out into the open, you'll be shunned and persecuted by family members and others with a vested interest in the victim and the other side, who want you just to shut up and keep those wicked things hush hush so no-one gets into trouble with the law. Yucky 😥😥😥😥 Unfortunately, it gives the Offender/Offenders the freedom / license to act it out again. Keep in mind, He'll lie to save himself from consequences of his actions. Don't be Silent, or a Coward, Kia Kaha ! Be Strong! speak out for all parties concerned, first of all the innocent life's, then for the offender/s who have a conscience. Thanks for airing this upsetting yet pertinent episode of rape, exposing those who watched it yet did nothing to assist the lady in trouble and distress, except for one very brave Lady, who, against her husband's wishes came forward publically into the glare of the tabloid media, and was hammered by the opposing Lawyers within the Justice System, and a support person, pulling her character to pieces, shame on them. Deus abençoe, there is still hope for the perpetrator/s if the wrongdoing is acknowledged first to God, ( who sees everything) then to the respective authorities, he/they will be set free. God sent His Son João 3:16

Blood is thicker than water

@@randallbeasley646 The comment made “ Blood is thicker than water “ that doesn’t make it okay; how about right vs wrong, it’s easy to be a coward but difficult to be brave for one’s morals / belief’s.

Wow I felt the same exact way he was disgusting and had no backbone at all!

Nope all respect flies out the window

I agree! But first of all, I wouldn't sit on a bar stool and watch while a woman was being raped. I would have picked up a chair or whatever else I could get to hit them over them head with while screaming my lungs out to bring them back to their senses.

Literally, what if it happened to HER? Would he ignore it then. I would have packed my bags & gone

@@The_edible_flower had it happened to her, that type of family would’ve blamed her for the rape and her husband may have even divorced her for it.

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It’s slow so far…

I knew as soon as I saw all the big 80s stars, being cast in this then I knew it was a goodie! Valerie Bertillon is one of the THE best 👌🏼👌🏼!! I’ve just started watching so I’ll come back to be an armchair critic 🤣🤣

Sage The Rage I've always liked Valerie Bertinelli.

@@Southamericangirl42 My brother, as a preteen, enjoyed watching her as Barbara Cooper in One Day At A Time and then anything she starred in thereafter but I highly suspect it was for more than her acting ability. 😉

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Always.

This movie has so many elements of realism in that people refuse to intercede on the behalf of assault victims, family members cover up the crime and society finds ways to castigate the victim. Pathetic.

It is even worse this day because there are people that film it with the phone and then post it on the internet!! 😣

@1Loyal King yes a lot of people think that if it doesn t happen to them it is not important!! 😒

@1Loyal King yes but remind that not all people are that way even though sometimes one can get the impression that it is so!! 🍀

@1Loyal King absolutely!! I liked that answer!! 🤗

I have not heard of Melissa Leo but what an excellent actor! I am not surprised she won an Oscar.

I agree with you...felt to me, same way...horrible..people are worse ,in reality..

Yeah but she went back to him. What Disgusted me was the woman with 2 children lying her butt off defending such a creep husband, and those other lying testifying creeps who walked. The whole family needed to face perjury charges, even Joey Caputo.

It's the same how people enjoy taking videos when they are witnessing an accident. Very sad indeed.

Sadly it's the bystander effect. They all assumed someone else would step in and stop it, also they were probably all in shock.

And it was his brother, no less. I would be worried my husband might carry the same "gene"...

After watching Law and Order- SVU for so many years, I couldn't believe so many people witnessed the rape, couldn't stop it, tried to ignore it and blamed the victim. Every time someone said something like why was she in there, it was over already, etc., I thought if you had not raped her you wouldn't be in trouble. I was very proud of Mr. Dunn telling the truth at the end. They didn't want to believe another woman but when his own brother told the truth, no one could dispute it. Also it showed how much he loved Anna. Even after her old flame seduced her with his lies, her husband could see clearly that she was tricked.

My friend who was a virgin was raped and she got such a horrible time from the police than she didn't even make it to court.

@@Tania-nu9ic time we changed that

I agree. They need to be held responsible for their decisions and find a way in prison to be reformed and change their view point before being allowed to live with other people in society who are responsible and obedient to God-Jesus.

It's the old boys' club.

"Accused"

Yes, The Accused (1988)

This happens still, frequently. Men still get away with committing crimes, they have low life families who will protect them.

That was based on a true case that happened in New Bedford, MA l believe

Laughter Talks I can't believe idiot Kevin. How would he feel if four guys did it to his wife...?

Its a film.

@@irenemorley75 yh n Wat it depicted is disgusting

@@irenemorley75 no its not just a film it’s happening every day

@@irenemorley75 Just a film? Many people live with this reality everyday!

During this movie I was wondering when her husband was going to come forward. I turned against him because he didn't support his wife

But how long will it take to be set free???

@@shaunasalcido5844 I think it all depends on the person's and their higher power.

And their conscience too.

Wonder why that is ...the greatest nation on earth the Americans keep shouting about ? Tks for the movie...

Shirley Cameron It's not any better in Europe and certainly not in certain African and Muslim nations.

​@@Southamericangirl42Yes, but those Nations don't delusionally claim to be "The Greatest Country in the World" I frankly find that inaccurate statement insulting!

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I have had to do that and losing family like that, in the end is not a loss. I learned to choose carefully the people I allow into my life.

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I would fear more being able to look myself in the mirror!

@@cristineconnell7803 I think it one of the first things we have to do do to own our own stuff ..if we can forgive and know ourself then we can then maybe forgive others and give the right boundaries .

Thank goodness they did. It was sickening just watching the edited version. I think I would have PTS from watching the real one. So sad 😭 No one helped her

I was thinking at least it wasn't as graphic as The Accused with Jodi Foster. I didn't know it was edited. It doesn't have to be graphic for the audience to know that a rape took place. At 1st I was confused because they cut so much out. I wasn't sure what had happened until later when you hear the word rape and see it in newspaper.

I Know julie they all deserve jail, I am so confused at the comments calling her brave for testifying, that's the least she can do for fucks sakes

It actually DID happen to me... justice came in a form of his death! Karma

Even an anonymous 9-1-1 call would have alerted the police and still remain silent.

I’m so sorry that happened to you 🥲. I hope you are on your way to healing❤️‍🩹

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I definitely pray for every victim none of us deserve to be used and then no justice.....even if the rapist dies you never get over it

True😂

And they pack like one drawer and leave for good 😂

@@valtoton2982 for real😂.

Right!🤣

I guess it’s funny and unrealistic, if you’ve never lived it before or gone through anything like it. 💔😓😡

Yeah that was really strange. It would put a real damper on honest sharing if it could really end up in a courtroom

When documents/transcripts are subpoenaed by the court, it becomes transparent!

@@66hoodwitch Yes, but there are no transcripts in those meetings. I think maybe they added that for dramatic purposes only.

My Family are still living in denial of my own rape at the innocent age of 14 and a half, by a paedophile, who got right into my family unit, my late mother even considered him handsome. she did not know, my late father was unaware. Now I am nearly sixty and I can not reflect on how life was before that awful event it affects my sleep. to this day, And my health is broken now. My family still see me as a Blacksheep or a scapegoat.

Unless you expect an ending...... . .

I do. !

SPOILER DON'T READ IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS. I see it differently. I think that a courageous woman would have come out with the truth before the victim suicided.

What the hell?? They should have called the police asap and it dsnt make her a hero

The part where the prosecutor gets in Anna's face trying to confuse her and she gets in his face and says "No!" was gratifying.

She played the part of a woman whose conscience ate away at her after she did nothing and a young woman committed suicide because of it. Not what I would call courageous. Just severely guilt ridden. But unfortunately, very few people are courageous these days, and even fewer do the right thing. Absolutely anybody could call the police anonymously if they're concerned with being inconvenienced. Very few will even do that.

I would speak of being courages as the incident was happening.

They were probably in shock. And they were outnumbered too. Still, they should’ve called the police the moment they left.

Recall that the movie was far back in 1985 and was in a time not like now. It's a Beautiful Compelling Story of Strength.

Most of your own family are not who you think they are. Scary but it's true anymore.

I've known for most of my life my so-called family members weren't about what the the birds left on a limb.

I've seen it first hand with mine- lies, bribes, coverups- and they are still playing innocent victims/villainizing me...

This is heartbreaking ... I'm so sorry... I was raped when I was 18... I didn't tell for 8 years when I ended up in a rehab... I was so broken by it... 😢xxx

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A twenty five year old guy broke bones on another guy for doing way less

I knew the victim was you before you revealed her. Idk what to say to you. Stay strong💙

Yes she is

Everything in this case hinged heavily on the standard of proof being evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. Based on the movie alone, it would be difficult to get an unanimous verdict of guilty from the 12 jurors.

No not animals. Animals are better then those monsters.

Animals don’t rape other animals !!!!

Animals are nice people are not

Did you miss the part where he had an affaire with that bimbo 🤣

Anna was separated from her husband and so she slept with that Joey guy. If they were together I guess she wouldn't have done it. But they got together in the end.

I agree with you! I never thought The Accused was that great of a movie anyway. Overrated as a movie and most especially Jodie Foster's performance. Best Actress for that? Please!

You might like the murder movie titled "Nuts" with Richard Dreyfus and Barbara Streisand in a rare non-comedic role.

Cannot agree but each's own. The accused is closer to the true case both are based on.

Yes, the defense counsel definitely badgered the woman with his loud voice and repetitive questions. But every presiding judge in a court trial has a very wide discretion in sustaining or denying any objection made to such badgering. This judge seemed biased. Badgering the witness is an objection that counsel can make during a cross-examination of a witness where opposing counsel becomes hostile or asks argumentative questions. If an attorney begins repeatedly asking a witness about the same thing, asks many rudely phrased questions, becomes very loud, or other uses other unnecessary, distracting tactics, the opposing counsel will object, hoping the judge will find the tactics to be disruptive or in-conducive to eliciting facts from the witness.

Bad enough that she was physically raped; that unscrupulous attorney just HAD to mentally rape her to the point where it became too much for her

Exactly

Sad Indeed.🥺😪

What happened to her was beyond a nightmare. That being said, when should she have showed her gun? After she walked into the bar, after a man sat next to her, when should someone get trigger happy? It is frustrating, but everyone carrying guns should not be the answer. The bar tender should have thrown them all out and called the cops immediately. What good happens in bars?

Thank you so much for the info. I was hoping to learn more about the real life case.

Beautifully said.

Good grief, this is the most simple situation in the world. You aren't sure what you would do??? This isn't some complex grey area of a moral dilema. They should have called the cops IMMEDIATELY. They should have hit the guys with drinks/a pan or whatever to stop them and been screaming at them to stop. If scared....call cops anonomously. I mean it is absurd and gross that they didn't do the OBVIOUS right thing immediately. Grow soke courage. You shouldn't have to think twice about this. If you do waver, you already need to rethink your whole life and learn basic morality. 😢

That was an amazing movie! Wow! I think that was based on a true story as well.