Moore and Farmer Back Sexual Harm Documentary 'Watch You Rise'
Isabella Cohn's documentary 'Watch You Rise' has added Indya Moore and Dr. Annie Farmer as executive producers before its Denver Film Festival premiere. The film investigates the roots of sexual harm, featuring survivors, perpetrators, and experts. Moore and Farmer both emphasized the importance of addressing cycles of harm and fostering new frameworks for healing.
The documentary originated when director Isabella Cohn was just 17, and her filming process coincided with her own coming-of-age experiences. The project examines how sexual harm has affected multiple generations, including her mother's era, her contemporaries, and her personal life, by interviewing survivors, offenders, and specialists about the nuances of power dynamics and consent.
An accompanying initiative called "Let's Talk Sex" will deploy trained Youth Ambassadors to lead post-screening discussions across the country. Both Moore and Farmer are scheduled to join these panels, with the campaign coordinating through RAINN and YWCA USA. The film's production team includes co-writer Maria Marrone and producers Elizabeth Woodward and Marina Hunt, with CAA managing domestic distribution.
This film may contribute to shifting public discourse around sexual harm by centering young voices in prevention conversations. Its educational campaign could influence how schools and community organizations approach consent education, potentially reaching audiences beyond typical documentary viewership. The involvement of a high-profile Epstein survivor may also encourage broader institutional engagement with harm-prevention frameworks, though the film's ultimate cultural reach will depend on distribution and the effectiveness of its ambassador program.