Sin by Silence
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Sin by Silence is a domestic violence
documentary film
by Olivia Klaus that offers a unique gateway into the lives of women who are the tragedies living worst-case scenarios and survivors - women who have killed their abusive husbands. Based on the first inmate-initiated and led support group in the entire United States prison system, the film reveals the history and stories of the members of the group Convicted Women Against Abuse
created by inmate Brenda Clubine
in 1989. By following five women's abusive experiences that led to their incarceration, the film take viewers on their journeys from victim to survivors, reveals the history of the Battered Women Syndrome in the state of California, and shatters misconceptions. This documentary is a production of Quiet Little Place Productions.
The award-winning film premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival
2009, and went on to screen nationally as part of the grassroots tour, entitled Stop the Violence, that took the film to over 40 communities in 10 states through the United States. The film sparks awareness about the silent tragedy of domestic violence, while inspiring individuals to connect with advocacy organizations and take everyday actions that improve the quality of their own lives and communities.
Domestic violence
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence, and intimate partner violence , is broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, or cohabitation...
documentary film
Documentary film
Documentary films constitute a broad category of nonfictional motion pictures intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record...
by Olivia Klaus that offers a unique gateway into the lives of women who are the tragedies living worst-case scenarios and survivors - women who have killed their abusive husbands. Based on the first inmate-initiated and led support group in the entire United States prison system, the film reveals the history and stories of the members of the group Convicted Women Against Abuse
Convicted Women Against Abuse
Convicted Women Against Abuse is the first inmate-initiated and inmate-led group in the United States prison system and is located at the California Institution for Women in Chino, CA...
created by inmate Brenda Clubine
Brenda Clubine
Brenda Clubine was convicted of first-degree murder in 1983, and sentenced to 16 years to life for the death of her husband, whom she claimed was abusive and had threatened to kill her. While incarcerated at the California Institution for Women, she founded the group Convicted Women Against Abuse...
in 1989. By following five women's abusive experiences that led to their incarceration, the film take viewers on their journeys from victim to survivors, reveals the history of the Battered Women Syndrome in the state of California, and shatters misconceptions. This documentary is a production of Quiet Little Place Productions.
The award-winning film premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival
Cleveland International Film Festival
The Cleveland International Film Festival, first held in 1977, is the largest film festival in Ohio. The 2010 festival featured over 300 films. Since 1991 the festival has been held at Tower City Cinemas in downtown Cleveland.-Roxanne T...
2009, and went on to screen nationally as part of the grassroots tour, entitled Stop the Violence, that took the film to over 40 communities in 10 states through the United States. The film sparks awareness about the silent tragedy of domestic violence, while inspiring individuals to connect with advocacy organizations and take everyday actions that improve the quality of their own lives and communities.
Awards
Awards received by Sin by Silence- American Library Association's list of Notable Videos for Adults
- Sacramento Film and Music Festival 2009, Audience Award for Best Documentary
See also
- The Conspiracy of SilenceThe Conspiracy of SilenceThe Conspiracy of Silence is a documentary TV film that was broadcast three times on PBS in the United States in 1995 and 1996. The title is formed from the assumption that there is a conspiracy of silence that surrounds domestic violence...
, a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) documentary - Defending Our LivesDefending Our LivesDefending Our Lives is a 1993 short documentary film directed by Margaret Lazarus and Renner Wunderlich. It won an Academy Award at the 66th Academy Awards in 1994 for Documentary Short Subject.-See also:...
, a short documentary - Power and Control: Domestic Violence in AmericaPower and Control: Domestic Violence in AmericaPower and Control: Domestic Violence in America is a documentary about domestic violence, told through the story of Kim Mosher, a mother of three from Wabasha, Minnesota and victim of physical and emotional abuse...
, a documentary about domestic violence and the community-based Duluth Model to reduce domestic violence - Silent VoicesSilent VoicesSilent Voices is a docudrama about domestic violence in the United Kingdom written for the Community Channel by Barbara Gorna, directed by Charles Harris and produced by Paul Atherton.It was first screened on April 25, 2005 at 21:00....
, a United Kingdom documentary