CLEARLAKE, Calif. – “The Invisible War” is Second Sunday Cinema’s free film for April 14.

The film will be shown at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., Clearlake.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the film begins at 6 p.m.

Admission is free.

This Oscar-nominated documentary is the film responsible for the current nation-wide conversation about rape in the US military.

Over the past decade alone, “hundreds of thousands” of women have been raped while serving their country – by their fellow soldiers.  

What happens next only deepens the wounds: They are ignored, refused military justice, and often it is they, not their attacker, who is dismissed from service and the career they were building.

Amazingly, this film is not depressing. In part, this is due to the superior production values and vision of the filmmakers.

It’s also due in large part to the strength and courage of the women (and one man) interviewed. The well-researched information is outrageous and galvanizing, but you probably won’t need to bring Kleenex.  

As one enthusiastic reviewer wrote, “Even if you’re not in the military yourself, you should see this film and urge every young woman you know who is considering enlisting to see it first!”

For more information call 707-889-7355.