Four women recount the drastic actions they took to survive domestic violence, culminating in the moment they killed their abusers.
Synopsis
Four women recount the drastic actions they took to survive domestic violence, culminating in the moment they killed their abusers.
Synopsis
Four women share their stories of domestic violence in "Defending Our Lives," a 1994 Oscar-winning documentary short directed by Margaret Lazarus, Stacey Kabat, and Renner Wunderlich. Each woman recounts the violence they endured and the fatal actions they took against their abusers. The film addresses the failures of the legal system and societal attitudes that often leave victims feeling trapped. It runs for 30 minutes and was produced in the United States.
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Why Watch
- See personal stories of domestic violence survivors.
- Meet the filmmakers who won an Oscar for this film.
- Find out about systemic issues in domestic violence cases.
Did You Know
- Defending Our Lives won an Oscar at the 66th Academy Awards in 1994.
- The film was directed by three individuals: Margaret Lazarus, Stacey Kabat, and Renner Wunderlich.
- It has a runtime of 30 minutes.
- The film was produced in the United States.
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Who directed Defending Our Lives?
Defending Our Lives was directed by Margaret Lazarus, Stacey Kabat, and Renner Wunderlich.
What award did Defending Our Lives win?
Defending Our Lives won an Oscar for Documentary Short Subject at the 66th Academy Awards in 1994.
What is the duration of Defending Our Lives?
Defending Our Lives has a duration of 30 minutes.
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