Survivors’ documentary to screen in April

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and in recognition of survivors, the Alamo Drafthouse will host two screenings of “An Army of Women.” This disturbing yet surprisingly uplifting documentary follows several Austin-area women who lodged a class-action lawsuit after their cases were mishandled by the Austin Police Department. The commitments made in the lawsuit (which the city settled in 2022) led to many of the recent reforms in Austin’s sexual assault response systems. The Alamo has scheduled evening showings on April 1 and 3, followed by a live Q&A with film participants. The April 1 showing is nearly sold out, but there are still spots on April 3 – tickets available here. “An Army of Women” premiered at SXSW Film Festival in 2024. More theatrical screenings are being announced on the film website. Find resources for survivors at atxbelieves.org.