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201996 minPGdocumentary

gender-equality mental-health

A Scream from Silence

201996 minPGdocumentary

Suzanne, a nurse, faces devastating physical and emotional trauma after her rape, ultimately leading to her suicide in this exploration of violence against women.

gender-equality mental-health

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Channel: NFB

A Scream from Silence

2019• 96 minPG

Synopsis

Suzanne, a nurse, faces devastating physical and emotional trauma after her rape, ultimately leading to her suicide in this exploration of violence against women.

Synopsis

This feature film documents the rape and eventual suicide of Suzanne, a nurse whose physical and emotional health deteriorates beyond repair as a result of the violence inflicted on her.

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