April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to recognize survivors, deepen our understanding of sexual violence, and reflect on how we as a community can do better. At Sierra Community House, SAAM is not just a calendar moment. It is an opportunity to have real, meaningful conversations about prevention, healing, and what it looks like to truly support one another.
This April, we are inviting our community to gather around a powerful story.
About the Film
Women Talking, directed by Sarah Polley and based on Miriam Toews’ novel of the same name, follows a group of women in an isolated Mennonite religious colony who have been systematically assaulted by the men in their community. Faced with an impossible choice, do nothing, stay and fight, or leave, they gather in secret over two days to decide their future together. The film won the 2023 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and it is exactly the kind of story this month calls us toward: one about survival, moral courage, and the power of collective voice.
Event Details
Sierra Community House is hosting a community screening of Women Talking at Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema in the Cobblestone Center in Tahoe City. This screening will include Spanish subtitles throughout the film.
- Tuesday, April 21 at 4:30 PM
- 475 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
- Buy tickets here
- Rated PG-13 | 1 hour 44 minutes
Stay for the Conversation
Following the screening, Sierra Community House staff will lead a guided community discussion with Spanish interpretation available. Licensed therapists will also be on hand to offer support for anyone who would like to process and debrief in a safe, compassionate space. You are not expected to have the right words. You are just invited to show up.
About Sierra Community House
Sierra Community House provides confidential advocacy, support, and resources to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in our region. If you or someone you know needs support, our team is here before, during, and after SAAM. Reach out to us anytime.
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