Vanessa McNeal
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Vanessa McNeal | |
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 A capture from McNeal's 2019 news interview on WHO TV | |
| Born | August 3, 1993 Davenport, Iowa, United States |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa |
| Occupation(s) | Social Activist, Public Speaker, Documentary Filmmaker |
Vanessa McNeal (born August 3, 1993) is an American social activist, public speaker, and documentary filmmaker who directed the documentary that features stories of five male survivors of sexual violence titled The Voiceless,[1] and We Are Survivors a documentary that examines the experiences of eight victims of sexual abuse.[2] McNeal's fourth and recently released documentary film titled Gridshock explores the sex trafficking industry in Iowa State.[3][4] In 2015, she began her journey in making films that focusses on investigating sexual violence and influencing social change by producing a short film about her childhood experiences with sexual abuse.[5] She has been hosted as a guest at several college campuses, government agencies and community events around the U.S to share her stories and screen her films with the aim of creating social change.[6] She is a two time Tedx speaker.[7][8]
Education
Vanessa graduated from Iowa State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Child Adult and Family Services[9] and a Master of Social Works (MSW) degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 2017.[10]
Career
Vanessa's career in filmmaking, social activism and speaking kicked off after the release of her first film titled "I am: The Vanessa McNeal Story." Since then she has spoken at various college events, for the US national Guard, and produced 3 other documentary films respectively titled "We are Survivors," "The Voiceless," and "Gridshock."
Filmography
- I am: The Vanessa McNeal Story (2015)
- We are Survivors (2016)
- The Voiceless (2017)
- Gridshock (2019)
References
- ^ "Sexual violence victims find a voice in groundbreaking documentary". www.kcci.com. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ "UNI students release film on surviving sexual violence". www.wcfcourier.com/. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ "'Gridshock: Iowa Sex Trafficking Film'". Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ "Vanessa McNeal's "Gridshock" Documentary Exposes Iowa's Sex Trafficking Demand". Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ "Davenport native shares traumatic past in documentary". www.qconline.com. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ "A Proud Survivor". DSM. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ "Johns/Buyers Fuel Sex Trafficking Demand: Vanessa McNeal TEDxCedarRapids". Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ "The Power of a Single Story: Vanessa McNeal-TEDxIowaStateUniversity". Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ "Alumna Vanessa McNeal will premiere and discuss her new documentary on campus March 27". Retrieved April 5, 2019.
- ^ Legaspi, Sofia. "Filmmaker to speak on sex trafficking". Northern Iowan. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
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