Breaking Silence

Breaking Silence

by Theresa Tollini and Susan Pointon

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–Diana Russell
Professor of Sociology Mills College
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Breaking Silenceis the definitive film on incest and child sexual abuse. Personal stories told by survivors and their families, woven with telling drawings by abused children, give viewers a realistic understanding of how incest destroys trust and bonding and limits the lives of its victims. Breaking Silence celebrates survivors who are finding the courage to "break silence" and regain their lives.

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58 minutes • VHS
30 minutes • VHS

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REVIEWS

"This film speaks to the heavy burden incest places on the child to struggle to be free. It celebrates the courage of that struggle so vividly. Viewing it strengthens our alliance with all children everywhere."
Alice Walker
Author

"The program is one of the best we have on the subject."
The New York Times

AWARDS / SCREENINGS

Blue Ribbon, American Film & Video Festival
Bronze Hugo, Chicago International Film Festival
Silver Certificate, John Muir Film Festival
Special Jury Award, Hemisfilm International Film Festival
Honorable Mention, National Educational Film & Video Festival
PBS Television Network

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