Jaded (film)

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Jaded
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Directed byCaryn Krooth
Screenplay by
  • Caryn Krooth
  • Wendy Olinger
Produced by
  • Charles Block
  • Caryn Krooth
  • Wendy Olinger
Starring
CinematographyTom Hurwitz
Edited byMary Morrisey
Music by Benedikt Brydern
Production
company
City Block Productions
Release date
  • July 8, 1998 (1998-07-08)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Jaded is a 1998 American drama film directed by Caryn Krooth, co-written with Wendy Olinger. It stars Carla Gugino, Rya Kihlstedt, Christopher McDonald, and Anna Thomson.

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Plot

Megan is found naked and lying unconscious on a beach. It is presumed that Megan was raped and a local detective begins investigating. As the investigation continues, it is discovered that Megan was raped by two women. This presents the local authorities with the legal dilemma of whether women can be convicted of rape. [1]

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References

  1. Laster, Kathy; Breckweg, Krista; King, John (2000). "Jaded (1997)". The Drama of the Courtroom. Sydney, Australia: The Federation Press. p. 69. ISBN   1862873399. LCCN   00362955.