Lady Gaga's new song and video is an ode to sexual assault victims.

While some of the content in the video is graphic and uncomfortable, it's an important issue that was recently brought to the surface when the Association of American Universities revealed that one in five college women experienced sexual assault or misconduct.

You can take a closer look at the survey's findings here.

The following is a hard video to watch, but it contains an important message. Please view uninterrupted.

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