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myself included,

are really turned on by BDSM

and sexual domination.

My sexual preference doesn't

make me any less feminist.

They're all looking at me.

You think they know?

Yeah. They're laughing.

It's like I'm wearing a

scarlet letter or something.

So what do your parents think?

Oh, no. They can't find out.

They're really Catholic

and really conservative

and I know that they would

just freak out.

I mean, my mom would

probably disown me.

They still think I'm a virgin.

I have to get to class.

Ok. Thanks for talking with me.

No, thank you.

I'm really looking forward

to your article.

Slut.

Thank you for being here for me.

It really means a lot.

I don't have anyone else

to talk to.

Girl, I got you.

Everything's gonna be ok.

You can't let a few a-holes

get to you.

Hi ladies.

What brings you to the women's

centre today?

Last week somebody

put this sign on my door.

This morning I got a death

threat on my Facebook account.

The messages I get are awful.

That I should kill myself,

I should get expelled.

I've had garbage thrown at me.

I don't know what to do.

I'm sorry this is happening

to you.

We are 100 percent here

to support you

and the university is here

to support you as well, ok?

We have a zero tolerance policy

when it comes to this type

of harassment-

And it's not just one person,

either.

Would you like me to speak

to the resident's advisor?

We could see about moving

your room?

Maybe to a non-co-ed building.

No, I love being

Jolie's roommate.

Ok, well that is an option

if you change your mind.

So there's no way I'll get

kicked out of school, right?

No, no. Absolutely not.

Just so you know, our

perspective is that what you do

in your own time and how

you choose to make a living,

as long as it's legal,

is entirely your choice.

We do not pass judgment here.

I really hope you come forward

with a complaint

and we can figure

this out together.

Well, I'm not ready to do that.

At least not yet.

Thank you so much.

You've been super helpful.

Yeah, I actually feel

a little better.

Good, I'm glad.

I really think you should reach

out to your family.

It can be difficult

being isolated

and if you're feeling bullied

it's incredibly important you

have a strong support network.

The stress of trying

to keep a secret

can often be worse

than coming clean.

Thanks ladies.

You guys?

The article got published.

Amanda totally lied.

She said she'd be fair.

She gave you an alias like

she said she would.

"Missy makes a compelling

argument.

"I'm a feminist and to me

that means taking agency

"over my personal liberty

and my right to choose

"what to do with my body."

This is really flattering.

I don't understand

why you're so upset.

She makes me sound like

I contradict myself.

Then she says I'm insecure

and that makes me sound like

I'm some first-year woman

seeking approval or something.

She said to make lemonade.

I don't know.

I thought she made you sound

pretty good.

Well, I'm not some insecure,

first-year woman.

She reduced me to a clich.

I think she made you seem

really human.

And vulnerable.

I don't want pity.

I want people to understand

that this is about empowerment.

I get that, but-

You know what?

Let's go to The Foundry tonight.

I need to get out.

Really?

Oh no.

Look who's here.

It's fine.

I'm fine.

Really.

Hey.

Oh, hi.

How're you doing?

Pretty good. How about you?

I'm all good.

What're you doing later?

Uh... I don't know.

You wanna hang out?

Yeah, that would-

that would be awesome.

Cool.

So you wanna meet me and

my buddies back at the dorm?

What buddies?

Come on, Belle. It'll be fun.

We can make a video of our own.

I mean, that's-

that's your thing, right?

Hey, slut!

Hey Belle, wanna make a movie?

Come on out,

we know you're horny!

Hey!

Campus security is on its way!

You better get out of here!

What am I supposed to do?

They're gone.

But they're not gonna stop.

And my name's not Belle,

it's Miriam.

It's fantasy! She's a character!

Excuse me, professor.

I have a question

about my thesis.

No. No, no, no.

I'm sorry.

Don?

What's the problem?

I was not told that the actor

would be, like, 50.

I've been super clear that

I don't wanna book any scenes

with any co-star over 35.

You were serious?

Yes.

Well, I apologize,

it'll never happen again.

But the crew is here

and they're ready to work.

Let's go.

I'm not comfortable with this.

If you don't do the scene

you'll be labeled "difficult".

It's your call.

That's a good girl.

And action.

Excuse me, professor?

I have a question

about my thesis.

Oh, yes!

Oh yeah, baby!

Oh, right there.

Don't stop.

Yes!

Cut!

They're not ready

for my scene yet.

You're studying again?

How's school?

I have so much work

to do over the weekend.

And honestly I'm having a hard

time concentrating on anything.

Now that I got outed on campus

it has been so stressful.

Did you talk to

your parents yet?

No, I can't.

You have to.

They're gonna find out.

What if they never wanna talk

to me again?

No matter what, it's better

that it comes from you.

Just do it.

If you're afraid to call

you can text.

Does your mom text?

It's like pulling

a Band-Aid off.

It's gonna be ok.

I don't know if it is.

What do I do?

It's ok. Take a deep breath.

You can do this.

Mom?

Miriam, what are you

talking about?

What does this text even mean?

Mom, um... I wasn't selling

pot last semester.

I was filming adult videos.

What? Pornography?

No, you can't be serious.

Well, I mean, porn

is just a business

and it's an honest job.

What are you thinking?

I knew that you and dad had

enough financial pressure on you

and I didn't wanna add

to your stress.

Mom, believe me,

it's gonna be fine.

No, it's not gonna be fine.

Do you understand

what you've done?

All the hard work,

all your accomplishments?

You've just thrown them away!

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.

I've gotta go.

Giles is an all-women's hall

so hopefully it'll be

a little more quiet.

I hope so. I hate moving.

I'm gonna miss you.

Hello, I'll be over

all the time.

Skank.

Ignore them.

No. You know what?

I'm not gonna ignore them.

Hey, what'd you say?

Nothing.

No, actually you called me

a skank

but now you're not gonna

say it to my face.

You don't have to get

all psycho.

Wow. Psycho and skank?

Because that's what women

who speak their minds

and make decisions about

their own bodies are, right?

But you're, like, doing people

for money.

I mean, it's embarrassing.

I made a choice.

You don't have to agree with it,

but the fact you fell the need

to discriminate against me

and shame me is really sad.

Good for you.

Come on.

Oh, hold on.

I'll be right there.

Hello?

Can I speak with Miriam Weeks

please.

This is she.

Hey.

So... that was someone

from CNN.

They want to interview me.

Really?

I think I'm gonna do it.

My next guest was just another

student at Duke University.

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