Another Body

ANOTHER BODY focuses on one young woman who discovers her face has been superimposed on graphic porn scenarios that are available online. Using a pseudonym and fake face for protection, the woman allows filmmakers to chronicle her outrage and the dogged research that leads her to uncover a likely perpetrator, a former college roommate. Her conclusion can't be proven but, based on the evidence she's gathered, the police call him and tell him to cut it out. She discovers many other women similarly victimized and they share notes. One, a popular YouTuber, goes public and is taking legal action against the alleged perp. The film makes clear that women who learn they've been deepfaked may suffer crippling fear and anxiety. With no legal recourse, some feel helpless. Others worry if they name their perpetrators, they will be accused of slander. As a result, they feel ashamed, silenced, and isolated. One woman tried to tell mutual friends about a perpetrator's activities and wasn't believed. She just gave up.