Film Lens
The documentary follows a woman's experience with domestic abuse, detailing her relationship with a boyfriend who became violent. She recounts living in Liverpool from 2004 to 2006, where she faced physical and emotional abuse for two years, culminating in a serious injury that required hospitalization. After fleeing to London, she confronts the buried feelings from her past and seeks to understand the reasons behind her experience and the broader issue of domestic violence.
The film also shows the statistics surrounding domestic abuse, noting that one in six teenage girls has been hit by a boyfriend and that every three days a woman is killed by a partner or ex-partner. The protagonist's journey includes discussions with her mother about the impact of the abuse on their family and efforts to raise awareness about the warning signs of abusive relationships.
Why Watch
- •Meet a woman who survived two years of abuse.
- •Find out how domestic violence affects families.
- •See the statistics that reveal the scale of the issue.
Did You Know
•One in six teenage girls has been hit by a boyfriend.
•Every three days, a woman is killed by a partner or ex-partner.
•The protagonist was hospitalized with a broken cheekbone after an assault.
Perfect For
Survivors of domestic abuseAdvocates for women's rightsThose seeking awareness on relationship violence