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Over the years, Law & Order has grown to become a show that stands by victims at all costs. With the inclusion of Svu in the universe, the Dick Wolf-created franchise is known for its sensitive handling of s*x-related crimes. However, one of the older episodes of the Og show dealt with sexual assault in a way that would make fans cringe.

Lucy Deakins as Julia Wood in Law & Order | Credits: NBC

In the Season 4 episode, Discord, detectives Mike Logan and Lennie Briscoe are doubtful of their victim’s claim of r*pe. While the episode eventually sides with the victim and seeks justice for her, some of the scenes in this episode are just too uncomfortable to watch.

Law & Order Episode Blaming The Victim Would Make True Fans Cringe Steven Hill as Da Adam Schiff in Law & Order | Credits: NBC

Law & Order Season 4 Episode 3, titled Discord,...

“There are men involved in some of these films,” said producer Lucy Webb, chair of Women in Film’s 7th Annual Sundance Filmmakers Panel. This Sunday panel was called "Women Who Dare." “We just don’t talk about them too much.” With this global panel, including Freida Mock ("Anita") and Michèle Stephenson ("American Promise"), Wif and its sponsors were doing what they do best – making sure female voices are part of the discussion--which isn't such an issue this year at Sundance, as an unprecedented 50 percent of the filmmakers in the program are women. The discussion focused on empowerment – making it, finding it, keeping it, nurturing it. Kalyanee Mam shot and directed the Cambodian documentary "A River Changes Course": “I don’t think of myself as courageous, I just know I have a passion that I have to fulfill. And if I’m in a boat and I can’t.

On Monday, August 15, 2011, Wif and Ida joined forces at The Cinefamily to produce a panel of esteemed women documentary filmmakers called Doc U: Women Behind the Camera. Moderated by producer Lucy Webb, the panel featured the insight of Lauren Greenfield (Thin), Jennifer Arnold (A Small Act), and veteran filmmaker Michele Ohayon (S.O.S/State of Security, Colors Straight Up). The three panelists each took their turns answering questions from Ms. Webb and the audience. Here's some of the educational and inspiring things they had to say.Jennifer Arnold on choosing a ...

Jennifer Arnold (A Small Act) has officially signed on to join Michele Ohayon (S.O.S/State of Security, Colors Straight Up) and Lauren Greenfield (Thin) on the Women Behind the Camera panel as a part of Doc U on Monday, August 15 at 7pm. Moderated by producer Lucy Webb, these accomplished women filmmakers will discuss the rewards, challenges and opportunities women face in producing and directing documentary films. This special engagement is one night only. The night's conversation will be followed by an audience Q&A and a reception on the Cinefamily's backyard Spanish patio.

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Jennifer Aniston, Holly Hunter, Elizabeth Banks, Catherine Hardwicke and cinematographer Petra Korner will be honored at the 2009 Crystal + Lucy Awards, set for June 12 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City.

Women in Film, Los Angeles presents the annual event, chaired by Iris Grossman, that recognizes the achievements of women in the entertainment industry.

Aniston will be this year's recipient of the Crystal Award for Excellence in Film. The Emmy-winning "Friends" actress has moved on to a film career with movies as various as the offbeat romantic comedies "The Break-Up" and "Along Came Polly" and indie efforts like "The Good Girl." Most recently, she has appeared in "Marley & Me" and "He's Just Not That Into You" and next stars in "The Baster" and "Bounty Hunter."

Hunter, who stars in TNT's "Saving Grace," is to receive the 2009 Lucy Award for Excellence in Television. Having appeared in such films as "Blood Simple,...