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This documentary examines the impact of family court decisions on children after parental separation. It argues that the courts often fail to protect children from being manipulated by one parent against the other, leading to severe emotional trauma. The film presents the concept of parental alienation as a form of child psychological abuse, where one parent brainwashes the child to despise the other parent, resulting in long-lasting psychological damage.
The film cites scientific findings that link parental alienation to issues such as depression, low self-esteem, drug abuse, and even suicide. It emphasizes the urgent need for family court reform, highlighting that over 20 million children in the United States are affected by this preventable issue, as noted by Harman et al.
Why Watch
- •Find out how family courts fail children in divorce cases.
- •See real stories of parental alienation and its effects.
- •Meet experts discussing the need for family court reform.
Did You Know
•Over 20 million children in the U.S. are affected by parental alienation.
•Psychologists classify parental alienation as a form of child psychological abuse.
•The documentary's director is Ginger Gentile, and it was released in 2020.
•Severe psychological damage from parental alienation can include suicide.
Perfect For
Family law reform advocatesParents experiencing divorceMental health professionals