Portrait of Abuse: An American Epidemic (2007)

Portrait of Abuse: An American Epidemic is a compelling and revealing story that not only raises our social awareness of the far reaching effects and cycles of domestic violence, but it ... See full summary »

Director:

Sara Ivey

Stars:

Jean Shinoda Bolen, Margaret Christensen, Cindy Dyer

Cast

Credited cast:
Jean Shinoda Bolen	...	Herself
Margaret Christensen	...	Herself
Cindy Dyer	...	Herself
Glenda Freeman	...	Herself

Storyline

Portrait of Abuse: An American Epidemic is a compelling and revealing story that not only raises our social awareness of the far reaching effects and cycles of domestic violence, but it digs into the psyche of both victim and the abuser. We all play a role in recognizing the signs and speaking out to stop this tragic epidemic. Through interviews with actual victims and abusers, this hopeful film offers practical advice from survivors, doctors, nurses, shelter advocates, social workers and prosecutors.

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Plot Keywords:

domestic violence | abuse | murder | fear | 

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Taglines:

Imagine living in fear... not feeling safe in your own home. Imagine that the person you love is your greatest enemy.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 October 2007 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$125,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

AMS Production Group

Technical Specs

Color:

Color (High Definition)

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