Lady Gaga’s latest music video draws attention to the issue of sexual assault.
The powerful video for Til It Happens To You, which was released today, shows the impact of sexual assault on four victims.
At the end the following message is shown: “One in five college women will be sexually assaulted this year unless something changes.”
Video: YouTube/LadyGagaVEVO.
The five-minute video stars actress Nikki Reed and has received a mixed reaction from the public.
While many have praised the singer for dealing with such a subject, others have accused the creators of being sexist.
Thank you #LadyGaga: artists can use their music to spread awareness and bring about change. #TilItHappensToYou: an important issue!
— DÉLON OM (@DELONOMROW) September 18, 2015
Thank you @NikkiReed_I_Am for taking part in #TilItHappensToYou w/ @ladygaga & raising awareness about what’s really happening in colleges. — hanna. (@itsabluehaven) September 18, 2015
One YouTube subscriber commented: “What about men ?! I think this video is sexist, nobody is thinking of the poor boys who have been victims.”
Here are what those involved in the production had to say…
.@diane_warren & I made “Til It Happens To You” for people all over the world who suffer from painful life experiences. #TheHuntingGround
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) September 18, 2015
Extremely proud to share with all of you a video I shot for @ladygaga and @C_Hardwicke. “Til It Happens to You”, whi… http://t.co/bLOCIRcfeU — Nikki Reed (@NikkiReed_I_Am) September 18, 2015
