S2·E9 – Badlands
2012-01-26 • 22 min
Marie DePalma, a shy 14-year-old middle school student in Detroit, MI, is thrilled when older student Luis Cruz takes an interest in her and they start dating. As their relationship develops, her life turns into a living hell. She is sexually assaulted by her boyfriend and his friend, and then harassed relentlessly by his gang for years.
Cast
Crew
Jennifer Padham
Additional Editing
Gina Girodier
Assistant Editor
Zac Rutter
Post Production Coordinator
Laura Johnson
Production Assistant
Mira Friedlaender
Production Coordinator
Leah Hodge
Post Production Assistant
Matt Koed
Writer
Kim D. Hylan
Online Editor
Paul Zwicker
Director of Photography
Samantha Grogin
Writer