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Comedian Cameron Esposito tackles assault in "Rape Jokes"

Clip: 07/01/2018 | 5m 28s

As the #MeToo movement inspires bigger conversations around sexual assault, veteran comedian Cameron Esposito does not want the voices of survivors to be left out. In her new special, "Rape Jokes," Esposito talks about sexual violence and her own experience as a survivor. NewsHour Weekend's Ivette Feliciano reports. Warning: this piece includes graphic language about sexual assault.

Aired: 07/01/18

Rating: NR

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