This documentary gives a voice to the Frank family who believed the legal and child-welfare systems were failing to protect one of their young family members from molestation by her stepfather (Rodney Hosler).
Mary Frank, the child’s maternal grandmother, joined by her sister-in-law (Vicki Coulter) and daughter and mother of the child (Julie Hosler), eventually took justice into their own hands and gave Rodney Hosler a little of his own medicine. Ironically, their brutal act of retribution resulted in sex offence convictions. Together they recall the incident and reveal to viewers their side of the cucumber assault. The Cucumber Incident touches on important social concerns. Can we rely on the criminal justice system to support children who are victims of sexual abuse?
