An act of violence throw a young woman's life into disarray in this independent drama, the first feature from director Talia Lugacy. Maya (Rosario Dawson) is a bright and ambitious college student who tries to balance a social life with her busy academic schedule. One night, Maya and some friends attend a house party largely populated by drunken frat boys. Maya is appalled by their uncouth behavior and disrespect for the female guests, and when a guy named Jared (Chad Faust) bluntly hits on her, she gives him a piece of her mind. While she begins to warm to him by the end of their conversation, Jared shows just how much he thinks of her opinions by brutally raping her later that night. The assault has a profound effect on Maya; her grades suffer, she turns to drugs to blunt her emotional pain, and falls into a cycle of promiscuity. Maya has come close to hitting bottom when she encounters Jared and confronts him about the toll he's taken on her life. Leading lady Rosario Dawson also served as producer for Des

As Earth literally begins falling to pieces, it's up to a team of crack scientists to dive deep into the mantle and patch up the planet in this sci-fi-adventure starring Star Trek: The Next Generation's Michael Dorn and Beverly Hills 90210's Luke Perry. Vast crevices large enough to engulf entire cities have begun appearing on the surface of the planet, and if something isn't done fast, the population faces an unprecedented catastrophe. With rumors of a government conspiracy swirling among the population, a group of fearless scientists agree to descend to the deepest depths of the Earth to find out what's causing the apocalyptic planetary shifts. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide.

In Descent, acclaimed actress Rosario Dawson plays the most controversial character of her career: a promising college student who becomes bent on seeking revenge after a shocking act of violence is committed on her. The feature debut of co-writer/ director/producer Talia Lugacy, Descent is a film that unnervingly tackles some of the country s most taboo subjects.

Maya's (Rosario Dawson) life seems blessed- the boys can't resist her charm and beauty and she has a promising academic future yet she still feels alone. Jared's (Chad Faust) is also blessed with ease. The two begin to flirt and date but on one night things move too far too fast and Maya tries to pull away but he won't let go. After this violation, Maya breaks away from everything familiar. She enters the new semester transformed: bold and dynamic in a world that suddenly seems small and protected to her. She vows vengeance on her attacker. She will be in control. -