NO!

One out of three women in the United States will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. NO! unveils the realities of rape, other forms of sexual violence, and healing in African-American communities, through intimate testimonies from Black women victim-survivors.

Formed through commentary, archival footage, performance poetry and dance; NO! sheds public light on what is a rarely discussed topic, including incest and the way in which rape has been used as a weapon of homophobia.

Directed by Aishah Shahidah Simmons, and especially for IWM this is the UK premier of NO! and it stirs up a bit of controversy.

The award-winning documentary (Winner: Audience Choice Award at the San Diego Women Film Festival, and the 'Best Documentary Award' at the India International Women's Film Festival) will be introduced by Ayanna Serwaa, an Empowerment Therapist who actively works with groups, organisations and individuals to 'heal the scars of violence. Cert: 12A.

The English language documentary last 94 mins can be seen on Sun 15 Mar at Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), The Mall (just off Trafalgar Square). 4pm. Adm: £8 non-members, conc £7. Info: 0207 930 3647 / www.NOtheRapeDocumentary.org / nadia@bfmmedia.com