Private Violence
Drama, Crime, Documentary |
2015 |
1hr 20min
DIRECTOR: Cynthia Hill PRESENTED BY THE YWCA
DIRECTOR: Cynthia Hill PRESENTED BY THE YWCA
Oklahoma Cop Deanna was kidnapped by Robbie, her estranged husband, and beaten in the cab of his truck over a harrowing four-day journey. They were pulled over by police and she was taken to the hospital. In spite of Deanna's devastating injuries, Robbie was not arrested. Private Violence, a feature-length documentary, follows Deanna's journey as she rebuilds her life and fights to place Robbie behind bars. Accompanying Deanna is Kit Gruelle, a domestic violence victim turned advocate who navigates the complex world of domestic violence courts, shelters, and law enforcement.
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Reviews
Brisk and disturbing, it should be an eye-opener to anyone whose understanding of domestic violence amounts to the ignorant suggestion, "Why didn't you leave?"Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
Cynthia Hill delivers a vivid portrait of one leading justice advocate and one survivor of horrific spousal abuse.Dennis Harvey, Variety