Speaking for Human ELEVATION

Social activist, writer, director, producer and lecturer Laura Holman Rahman contributes to the stories of women and men of African descent by addressing intra-racial sexual terrorism in her film Broken Social Contracts© 2008.

The sections of the film is designed to raise awareness &  
                                              consciousness.

The National College Women Sexual Victimization Study estimated that between 1 in 4 college women experience completed or attempted rape during their college years

84% of college men who committed rape said that what they did was definitely not rape.

42% of college women who are raped tell no one about their assault.

42% of the women who were raped said they had sex again with the men who assaulted them.

Nearly one third of college men said they were likely to have sex with an unwilling partner if they thought they could get away with it. *

*Statistics cited from US Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Statistics

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I am most appreciative to everyone who helped make this film a reality. The most gratitude is given to all the participants in the film who trusted me with their words and images...I am humbly honored for each of your presence. Thank You

 Synopsis

Rahman’s film explores female and male relationships on the backdrop of two elite historically black colleges, Spelman and Morehouse (sister/brother institutions) in Atlanta, Georgia surrounding allegations of sexual assault on their campuses during the 2006 semester. Broken Social Contracts provides analyses beyond these two institutions through its interwoven poignant testimonials of activists, students, and scholars on gender roles within our society. Broken Social Contracts is a catalyst for stimulating conversation, while demonstrating how to engage in healthy relationships.

Statistics of sexual violence in our relationships are jarring and disturbing. Broken Social Contracts creates a profound opportunity of discovery and addresses the necessity for open dialogue within institutions of higher learning. The film brings voice to many of whom are often not discussed in our circles of influence.

This is a film that addresses us ALL across race, class and gender!

PART 1   Addressing Sexual Terrorism

PART 2  The Commodity of Women's Bodies

PART 3   Impact of campus sexual violence

PART 4 Two Historic Black Colleges Relationship Challenged

PART 5 A Polarized College Campus Community

PART 6 sexual violence "Airing Dirty Laundry"

CONCLUSION Social Responsibility

CREDITS:

Broken Social Contracts production shot

Producer, Writer & Director
Laura L. Rahman
Associate Producer
Jubril A. Rahman
Production Assistant Intern
Imani N. Rahman
Original Music Score by
Jubril A. Rahman
Lawrence G. Rahman
Cinematography by
Laura L. Rahman
Graphic Artist
Habib Rahman
Editor
Laura L. Rahman
Sound Editors
Jubril A. Rahman
Lawrence G. Rahman
Background photograph stills
Sue Ross
Additional Photographs
Laura L. Rahman
Jubril A. Rahman
Angela White
BLK Publishing Company
Las Vegas ReviewJournal
Karla Ramoo
Trinidad Publishing Co.
King Magazine

Interviewees THANK YOU for
your gracious contributions and trust...

Tony C. Anderson                      Mychael Bond
Kevine Boggess                        Garrett Brooks
Leana Cabral                             Marquis Cannon
Pearl Cleage                             Johnetta B. Cole, PhD
Ulester Douglas                        Tiara Dungy
Marcus Edwards                       Khaatim S. El
Beverly Guy-Sheftall, PhD         M. Bahti Kuumba, PhD
Mansa Bilal (Mark King),PhD     Jacqueline Kennedy
Patricia McFadden, PhD            Christian Mitchell
Mark Anthony Neal, PhD           Opal Moore
Sulaiman Nuriddin                     Dionne Poulton
Starlette Tolerson                     Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD
Brittny Ray                                Jessica Ekua Schroeder
Aishah Shahidah Simmons

Thank you for your Courage and Trust
Spelman College's Spring 2007  Violence Against Women's class

Camera Operators
Laura L. Rahman
Angela White
Rachel McMichael
Deborah Owhin

Legal Advisement
Lawrence C. Patrick, Esq.

Producer’s Special Thanks to…
Ayoka Chenzira
Digital Moving Image Salon at Spelman College's Women's Research &
Resource Center
National Black Programming Consortium
Beverly Guy-Sheftall, PhD
M. Bahati Kuumba, PhD
Pearl Cleage
Nonso Christian Ugbode
Kashara Robinson
Angela White
Deborah Owhin
Rachel McMichael
Yvonne Vinson

Much Gratitude and Appreciation to...
Jubril A. Rahman       
Habib A. Rahman
Imani N. Rahman
Lawrence G. Rahman
Aminia M. Baruti, MD
Joyce L. Turner Holman
Lawrence C. Patrick, Jr., Esq.

Poem ~ Ma Coeur~ (My Heart)
Written & Performed by
Jessica Ekua Schroeder
Poem ~ Violence Against Women~
Written & Performed by
Cheree Bell

In Memory of My SHEros...
Grandmama Marie Syph Blackman
Grandmama Evelyn Rowan Turner
Anna Julia Cooper
Harriet Tubman
Audre Lorde
Toni Cade Bambara
and my father...David Holman, Jr.

Laura L. Rahman, LLC,
the Producers and their affiliates specifically and expressly disclaim any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly resulting from the information and opinions expressed by individuals appearing in Broken Social Contracts.