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Deep Dive: Awful Normal (2004)

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Awful Normal
In 1978, sisters Celesta and Karen Davis faced childhood trauma due to molestation, an event that was largely ignored by society at the time. Their parents' failure to act and continued contact with the perpetrator contributed to lasting emotional damage. The film 'Awful Normal' presents the sisters' struggle with their past and their decision to confront the man who disrupted their lives twenty-five years later. The documentary examines the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse and the difficult path toward healing. It features personal accounts from the sisters and shows the lack of support for sexual abuse victims in their community. Directed by Celesta Davis, the film brings attention to the complexities of recovery and the importance of addressing such trauma.

Why Watch

  • •Meet sisters Celesta and Karen Davis as they confront their past.
  • •Find out how childhood trauma affects adult life.
  • •See the impact of parental inaction on abuse survivors.

Did You Know

•Celesta and Karen Davis were molested in 1978.
•The sisters confronted their abuser 25 years later.
•The film is directed by one of the survivors, Celesta Davis.
•The documentary has a runtime of 76 minutes.

Perfect For

Survivors of abuseMental health advocatesDocumentary enthusiasts