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23 May 2016

The moments that made Oscars night a milestone for sexual abuse survivors

The stories of sexual assault survivors have taken center stage in multiple ways this awards season. In addition to being the subject of "The Hunting Ground" and the Gaga-Warren track, it is also touched on acclaimed movies "Spotlight" and "Room." And it all came to a head on Oscars Sunday.
The room was already electric when Vice President Joe Biden stepped onto the Oscars stage Sunday night and gave an impassioned speech about reducing sexual assault on college campuses. He then introduced Lady Gaga, who performed a rousing rendition of "Til It Happens to You," the Oscar-nominated song she and Diane Warren wrote about sexual assault on college campuses for the Kirby Dick documentary "The Hunting Ground."

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