Yahoo News Jena Malone pens powerful message about being sexually assaulted during her time filming Hunger Games
Note: The following article contains discussion of sexual assault.
Jena Malone has penned a powerful message, detailing her experiences of being sexually assaulted while she was filming the last Hunger Games movie.
The actress, who played Johanna Mason in the last three films in the franchise, shared an emotional post on Instagram, in which she detailed her experiences following the filming of Mockingjay – Part 2.
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"This photo was taken right after I wrapped Mockingjay part two and I had to say goodbye to everyone on set. We were shooting in a beautiful estate in the countryside of France and I asked the driver to let me out in this field so I could cry and capture this moment," she wrote.
"Even tho this time in Paris was extremely hard for me, was going thru a bad break-up and also was sexually assaulted by someone I had worked with. I was so full of gratitude for this project, the people I became close with and this amazing part I got to play. A swirling mix of emotions I'm only now just learning to sort thru.
"I wish it wasn't tied to such a traumatic event for me but that is the real wildness of life I guess. How to hold the chaos with the beauty."
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Malone also wrote a little about her experiences with restorative justice, which is focused on accountability for offenders, and reparations for victims, through facilitated communication.
"I've worked very hard to heal and learn thru restorative justice, how to make peace with the person who violated me and make peace with myself," she added.
"It's been hard to talk about The Hunger Games and Johanna Mason without feeling the sharpness of this moment in time but I'm ready to move thru it and reclaim the joy and accomplishment I felt.
"Lots of love to you survivors out there. The process is so slow and nonlinear. I want to say I'm here for anyone who needs to talk or vent or open uncommunicated spaces within themselves. Please dm me if you need a safe space to be heard," she concluded.
Malone's upcoming projects include Rebel Moon, the upcoming project from Zack Snyder, and Kevin Costner's western Horizon.
If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information from Rape Crisis England and Wales, who work towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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