Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America (2010)

Kim, a Duluth, MN mother of three, is at the center of this compelling exploration of gender violence. As Kim and her daughters flee to a domestic violence shelter, we follow the harrowing ... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Cohn

Stars:

Kim Mosher, Michael Paymar, Ellen Pence

Cast

Credited cast:
Kim Mosher	...	Self
Michael Paymar	...	Self
Ellen Pence	...	Self

Storyline

Kim, a Duluth, MN mother of three, is at the center of this compelling exploration of gender violence. As Kim and her daughters flee to a domestic violence shelter, we follow the harrowing struggles in a single-parenting survivor's quest to find work, housing and peace of mind. This multi-level narrative also examines the causes of domestic violence and solutions that have evolved to stop it.

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Plot Keywords:

violence against women | domestic violence | domestic abuse | 

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Taglines:

At a time when domestic violence is surging through the US, the film explores the shocking persistence of violence against women, as refracted through the story of Kim, a Duluth, MN mother of three.

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Genres:

Documentary

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User Reviews

Moving, Emotional, Informative

Combines an extremely compelling story about Kim, a brave young mother of three daughters, with an interesting background about the battered women's movement. A realistic documentary that doesn't avoid hard and difficult questions, but it's ultimately hopeful. It serves as a basic introduction to many important ideas about domestic violence, and there is a surprising and thought provoking twist at the end.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Minnesota, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hillcrest Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

51 min

Color:

Color