The Accused

Audience emotional responses are dominated by intense negative feelings such as **Sadness**, **Empathy**, **Anger**, and a sense of the **Disturbing** due to the film's graphic depiction of sexual assault and the subsequent victim-blaming. **Anxiety** and **Disgust** are prominent as the protagonist navigates the challenging legal system to seek justice. Despite the harrowing subject matter, the film also evokes **Inspiration** and **Hope** through Sarah's courage and the relentless pursuit of accountability, leading to eventual **Relief** and **Satisfaction** when justice is served.