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198958 minPG-13documentary

7.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Battered

198958 minPG-13documentary

7.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Intimate interviews reveal the experiences of victims and children living in fear of domestic violence in American homes.

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Intimate interviews reveal the experiences of victims and children living in fear of domestic violence in American homes.

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Lee Grant

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Lee Grant

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In 1989, Lee Grant investigates domestic violence within American homes. The film features interviews with victims and children affected by abuse. It also includes testimonies from the abusers themselves. These narratives reveal the daily struggles and fears faced by those involved. The documentary runs for 58 minutes and presents a stark view of life amid violence in intimate settings.

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