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Victim/Suspect

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Victim/Suspect is a 2023 true crime documentary film directed by Nancy Schwartzman and distributed by Netflix. The film follows journalist Rachel de Leon as she investigates systemic failures within the United States criminal justice system. It specifically examines multiple cases where young women reported sexual assault to the police, only to find themselves interrogated, threatened, and ultimately charged with false reporting by the very authorities meant to protect them. Through interviews and official police footage, the documentary exposes the troubling tactics used against the victims.

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Who is Rachel, or Rae, de Leon in Victim/Suspect?

Netflix identifies Rae de Leon, also credited as Rachel de Leon, as the journalist leading the investigation. She travels across the US after finding a pattern involving women who reported sexual assault to police. [Netflix Tudum](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/victim-suspect-trailer-release-date-news)

What pattern does Victim/Suspect investigate?

The documentary examines cases in which young women reported sexual assault and were then accused, arrested, or imprisoned for making false reports. Netflix says de Leon first found this pattern in 2018. [Netflix Tudum](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/victim-suspect-trailer-release-date-news)

Who directed Victim/Suspect, and where was it released?

Nancy Schwartzman directed the 2023 documentary, which was distributed by Netflix. Her earlier documentary Roll Red Roll also examined sexual violence and institutional responses. [Netflix Media Center](https://media.netflix.com/en/only-on-netflix/81288561)

How long is Victim/Suspect, and when did it reach Netflix?

The documentary runs about 90 minutes, premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, and arrived on Netflix on May 23, 2023. It received a limited theatrical release before streaming. [Netflix Tudum](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/victim-suspect-trailer-release-date-news)

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