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Winner of a special jury award in the 2008 Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival

A remake of the award-winning 1991 film, Playing the Game 2 explores the issue of sexual assault and date rape. Chris thought he'd had a terrific evening … Jenn thought she'd been raped. Who's perception is accurate? Intended for college and high school audiences, Playing the Game 2 was written and produced by Dr. Robin Sawyer, an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health, and a nationally known expert on sexual violence among college students and student-athletes. Without pointing fingers of blame, this dramatic film explores the dynamics of sexuality, dating, communication and alcohol use in a manner intended to provoke a meaningful discussion between participants.

According to popular culture, today’s student dates less, “hangs out” more, tends to “hook up” for casual sex with acquaintances, and drinks alcohol in about the same amount. Although these differences clearly exist, the confusion concerning the definition of date rape and the psychosexual dynamic surrounding social interaction have not changed and it seems that this type of educational film is needed more than ever. One has to look no further than the debacle at Duke University to fully understand the devastating and destructive nature of sexual violence, both perceived and real.

Because the original format of depicting both the female and male perceptions of their encounter was so successful, Playing the Game 2 remains true to the original film’s format.

"A realistic and provocative film that really works to spark a meaningful discussion between men and women about sexual assault and date rape - I highly recommend this very effective DVD."

Douglas N. Case Coordinator, Fraternity and Sorority Life San Diego State University