Lois & Clark Forums Forums General Discussion FoLC Productions MV: Lithium

***********Wham Warning***********

You don't see a lot of those on my vids. But I felt with the graphic nature of the video I'm presenting you, it should have one.

This video deals with a very touchy subject. Rape.

I have chosen to speak up, and hold my silence no more. I am a victim, but I'm also a survivor.

This video reflects the silence many women have to go through in this case and this video is honoring those who continue to wake up each morning and carry on.

Now this isn't a lyric/matching video. I decided to go with the harmony and tone of the song, to make what I was feeling.

Enjoy!

Lithium- Evanescence

Thanks to Sara,Catherine,Erica and Kelly for thier support. I wouldn't of done anything without you guys.

Rach

Awesome work. ) All in all, a very complete story that's just heartwrenching.

Sara

That video was well done. Thank you for giving me a new perspective.

Wow, a really great video! Very drammatic and intense!

Haven't seen the video yet, but I just wanted to give you the thumbs up for finding your voice.

The more voices there are, the stronger we become!

Wow. Just ... wow.

When I read your description, I couldn't imagine how you'd be able to take clips from the show to tell this story, yet this was just amazing. I've always known you were fabulous at this, but you've outdone yourself with this editing.

And what a powerful ending, with the contact info/links. Great job. Both for your video and the reason you decided to make it. You're an inspiration.

Kathy

I have seen a lot of L&C vids (obviously, we all have) and this is the first one to inspire such emotion out of me. This was so gripping and heart breaking, and as a friend of someone who was raped, it made me almost break down. What a lovely job.

PS: were those Buffy clips I spotted?

You know I hardly ever come on here anymore. After retiring from making LnC vids and then with other things. But I had to leave a comment and not just because your like my best friend...

What you've done here is truly amazing. You are a very brave woman Rach and I'm so proud to call you my friend.

Everything fit so well together it totally blew me away. No words can ever describe how wonderful this vid is.

I thank you for sharing something this important and dear to your heart with us.

Later Days!
Andie

Wow! That was incredibly powerful and tremendously well-done. It made my skin crawl in places and made me tear up in others. Congratulations on a brilliant job with such a sensitive and difficult subject, and thank you for sharing it with us.

Best,

Caroline

Rachel this was incredibly moving. You have such a great gift and talent for making emotionally intense music vids.

I'm always amazed what creations you come up with from the limited scope of scenes and eps you have to work with on the series.

I'm glad you found your voice and shared it with us.

And please, send another one along soon. I'll need my fix again shortly. <g>

-- DJ

This is the first time I felt like actually watching a vid, and it totally blew me away. It was powerful, heart-wrenching, emotionally touching and all.

I don't really know what else to say. I think it's a very good thing you break a taboo with this. As long as rape exists, it has to be talked about. Don't get me wrong, but I want to congratulate you on finding the courage to raise your voice. And on being a survivor. *hugs*

Beautiful and powerful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Wow! I didn't expect much of a reply with this video, cause of the subject. But wow! Color me shock!

Thank you everyone for leaving me wonderful fdk. It means the world to me. Especially with this subject.

Rach

And yes those were buffy clips.

this video really moved me. Great piece of art.

Thank you for your courage and for sharing.

I think it's amazing that you were able to pull off an L&C video this well given the subject. Thanks for sharing.

JD

P.S. There is a fic on the archive that tackles this subject too but for the life of me I can't find it.

There are a couple that I recall:

Becky Bain's In A Dark Time

Karen Ward's Nightmare On Hyperian Avenue

Rachel, I haven't had a chance to watch any vids for a while, but I did want to say that I'm glad you feel able to share this obviously painful time in your life with us. Your strength and courage are something no one can take from you and will, I'm sure, encourage others to find their voice.

You make us proud and it's a pleasure to share this playground with you.

LabRat

Oh yay, Lab posted at the same time as me and solved my conundrum. I just couldn't remember that second one for the life of me! Anyway, they're both really good, iirc.

Thanks,
JD

Wonderful vid, Rach. It brought tears to my eyes. For nearly 20 years, I remained virtually silent after having almost been raped and after having suffered abuse. After talking to someone on these boards, I was able to tell my family. You are right. We should no longer be silent.

Lovely, you already know how I feel about this.

I am so glad you decided to post and you know am always here for you.

PS: This video is so fantastic and so uplifting in the sense this will help others stand up and speak. I truly hope this video makes a difference in one persons life.

I'm glad your "Clark" helped push you to make this too. I always knew I liked him

Thanks for sharing this Rachel. Thank you.

~Lois Lane Wanna Be