WATCH: Actress Who Recorded Over 100 Catcalls in 10 Hours to Bring Awareness to Street Harassment Now Receiving Rape Threats, Producers of Video Accused of Racism

Actress Who Recorded Over 100 Catcalls in 10 Hours to Bring Awareness to Street Harassment Now Receiving Rape Threats, Producers of Video Accused of Racism

Shoshana B. Roberts — who walked around New York City for 10 hours while being filmed by a hidden camera so that she could record the harassment she received from men on the street — is already getting rape threats.

Roberts’s video, which after a day online has already racked up more than 1 million views, documents the over 100 catcalls, whistles, and other forms of harassment she received over the course of the day. One persistent character walked alongside her for five minutes and wouldn’t leave her alone:

The video was produced by Hollaback, an organization dedicated to stamping out street harassment and intimidation. Last night, Hollaback tweeted:

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Source: VOX.com | 

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