Lady Gaga’s new video has a very powerful message for students
Lady Gaga’s latest single ‘Til It Happens to You was recorded for a documentary set to be released later this year called The Hunting Ground.
The documentary, according to Entertainment Weekly is focused on “the campus rape epidemic facing colleges” in the United States. The video appears to have made efforts to stay close to the theme of the documentary as it takes an unflinching approach to sexual assault.
A title card before the video beings reads:
“The following contains graphic content that may be emotionally upsetting but reflects the reality of what is happening daily on college campuses.”
The video was directed by Catherine Hardwicke of Twilight and Thirteen fame. It depicts college students experiencing assault in terrible but unfortunately all too common situations.
“Til it happens to you,” Gaga sings, “you don’t know how it feels.”
Nicki Reed is one of the stars to take on a role in the powerful video. According to the video’s YouTube page, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of the single will donated to organisations aiming to help victims of sexual assault.
Earlier today, Gaga tweeted a message which appeared to aimed at supporting any and all victims of sexual assault:
We hope u feel our love&solidarity through the song & perhaps find some peace in knowing u r not alone through this film #TilItHappensToYou
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) September 18, 2015
