Brave Miss World

Year: 2013
Description: In 1998 at age 18, Israeli Linor Abargil was crowned Miss World six weeks after being abducted, stabbed, and raped while modeling in Milan. When her serial rapist is scheduled for parole, she searches for other survivors and begins to speak publicly against gender-based violence.
Director: Peck, Cecilia
Producer: Lessner, Inbal B.; Peck, Cecilia; Reif, Motty
Cinematographer: Ackerman, Uri; Goldsworthy, Tamara
Editor: Lessner, Inbal B.
Production Team: Rocket Girl Productions, Reif Entertainment, Artemis Rising Foundation, and Women Make Movies
Genre: Documentary
Language: English
Media Format: 1 DVD (88 min.) or 1 streaming video (88 min.)
Type: Color
Additional Content: The DVD includes a classroom version of the film (60 min.), bonus scenes, a report on campus rapes, survivor testimonials, and interviews with the filmmakers.
Updated: 08-31-2022

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