The Absence of No

The Absence of No

The Absence of No

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The Absence of No

"How sure were you?"

2026

0h 23m

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A sexual assault allegation at a university forces those involved and the audience to confront how quickly assumptions and appearances can distort our understanding of the truth.

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Written by: Christian Stevens
Produced by: Christian Stevens

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