NEVERTHELESS
About the Film
Taking a look behind the headlines of #MeToo and Time’s Up, NEVERTHELESS follows the intimate stories of 7 individuals who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace or school context. From a writer's assistant on a top TV show to a Tech CEO and 911 dispatcher, the film shines a light on the ways in which we can shift our culture and rebuild.
Nevertheless we persist.
“In the film NEVERTHELESS, Sarah captured the anguish that so many feel when an entire system refuses to recognize them solely for their intellect, passion, and humanity. I was ready to be influenced but the film goes further by giving us a glimpse into ourselves too. Discrimination, harassment, and marginalization are not women’s issues. They are all of our issues as individuals, leaders, and members of society. Every person should see this film and think about the loss to our communities, cultures, and even the economy when we marginalize others.”
- Teresa A. Bennett Assistant Vice Chancellor Office of Community Engagement, IUPUI
“Every employer should screen this film. Integrating law, psychology and social science, Nevertheless powerfully explores vital lessons concerning harassment prevention overlooked by traditional training programs.”
-Glen Kraemer Founding Partner, Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP
“This particular film, Nevertheless, I would argue is the most important film of the last decade when it comes to really unpacking gender injustice. Director and filmmaker Sarah Moshman does this through an intersectional lens, one that focuses on the ways in which women's various experiences link to different forms of oppression and what we can do to rise up and combat this."
- Dr. Caroline Heldman, Professor and Vice President of Research and Insights, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
“Nevertheless was an eye-opening experience, even for me. It was heartbreaking to see what some of the people in the film have gone through without justice being served. But then seeing that their struggles have become a rallying cry to create new laws and a gateway for those who follow in their path… it gives me hope. This film should be required in all sex education classes and for all HR sexual harassment training!”
- Academy Award-winning Director of “Brave” Brenda Chapman
“This film is an educational jewel. Nevertheless provides a balanced approach to telling the difficult and real stories of harassment and responses to these situations. The context provided fosters discussions rather than blame and reinforces the critical importance of the issues and the need for progress. As we continue to commit to the work to enhance the quality of life for all, Nevertheless informs our views of inclusion, diversity, and our shared humanity. Thank you for documenting these journeys so well.”
- Faye Gilbert, Ph.D., Dean, Maine Business School, University of Maine
Press
I am working on the distribution and impact campaign of my latest film Nevertheless right now which has been different than I expected given covid-19, but really amazing and educational nonetheless. Taking a look behind the headlines of #MeToo and Time’s Up, Nevertheless follows the intimate stories of 7 individuals who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace or school context. From a writer’s assistant on a top TV show to a Tech CEO and 911 dispatcher, the film shines a light on the ways in which we can shift our culture and rebuild. With the help of my innovative distributor Indieflix, we are working to get this film in to schools, groups, organizations and workplaces worldwide as part of a sexual harassment training program. I have been honored to take part in fascinating and eye-opening panel discussions and dialogues that take part after seeing the film and I am learning so much, even after 2 and a half years of making this film.
Whether you plan to virtually screen Nevertheless in your community and/or facilitate an online townhall dialogue or panel discussion now or after the pandemic, using this film as a community engagement tool to create this change and work towards shifting this culture. In short, having an ongoing dialogue, working with survivors about their needs, and further identifying action steps with your communities and allies could be an excellent resource for prevention educators.
“The documentary “Nevertheless” directed by Sarah Moshman provides a comprehensive and in-depth picture of the prevalence of sexual harassment, its aftermath and consequences on those who were harmed, and highlights the policies and legislations for survivors to protect their rights. Framed within the #MeToo movement by Tarana Burke and #TimesUp, this film follows the powerful trajectories of seven diverse survivors and their troubling experiences with sexual harassment at their workplace or in their industry.
Audiences should watch Nevertheless because it sits at the intersection of activism and storytelling. This is not a film pointing the finger at one bad person or one bad company, it has seven intimate stories featured of people in a variety of industries and socioeconomic backgrounds to show how varied these scenarios of sexual harassment can be, and to create empathy. You'll be entertained and you'll learn a lot, you'll feel outraged but also a lot of hope.
Like the women in her documentaries, director Sarah Moshman is on a mission. Her work is centered firmly around female empowerment - not just because she recognizes the injustices around her, but also to give her daughter a future with equity, integrity, and real possibility. Sarah’s ability to turn her message into her career makes her one of my personal role models, and her passion for communicating the female experience is infectious - as you’ll hear in our chat. Sarah and I talk about the tough gender subjects - sexual assault, conditioning, and how to talk with our future children about sex.
Against all the odds Emmy Award-winning documentary director Sarah Moshman makes uplifting & inspiring films about ordinary people doing spectacularly extraordinary things.
This is one of those documentaries that I passionately believe every person can benefit from watching and should watch, if you are able to. If for nothing else than the educational aspect of the content, in addition to the personal perspectives on a hot topic that will always be relevant, unfortunately: sexual harassment. The fast-paced interview-driven documentary is full of staggering statistics that punch and leave you questioning: “really, how can that be true!?” The uniqueness of “Nevertheless” is the personal aspect and the stories shared about each experience of the seven main voices in which Director Sarah Moshman handles fearlessly, yet with care.
There is powerful movement that's been taking root in Hollywood, and beyond, for the past 2 years. Many women, and some men, are standing up to say we've had enough of sexual harassment, assault, and unfair work place treatment. One of the ways we're learning about what's going on behind the scenes in Hollywood, is through documentaries like "Nevertheless." Director Sarah Moshman has built a career on providing a platform for women to tell their stories.
“What happens when an entire generation feels entitled to their own opinion?” The harrowing trailer for NEVERTHELESS, the latest documentary from Emmy award-winning filmmaker Sarah Moshman poses this question. The statistics speak for themselves. Sixty percent of women have been victims of sexual harassment with 3/4 having said it took place at work… So, what happens next?
About the Filmmaker
Sarah Moshman is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and TEDx speaker whose work has been featured on Upworthy, Marie Claire, CNN, and Good Morning America. Sarah is dedicated to telling stories that uplift, inform and inspire as well as showcase strong female role models on screen.