One in four women in the U.S. experience domestic violence, as shown through the stories of two survivors and their fight for justice.
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One in four women in the U.S. experience domestic violence, as shown through the stories of two survivors and their fight for justice.
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Deanna Walters recounts her experience with domestic violence in Private Violence. Her estranged husband kidnapped and beat her for four days in a truck, yet he was not arrested. Kit Gruelle, a domestic violence survivor turned advocate, seeks justice for women like Deanna. The film questions the common perception of victims and addresses the challenges they face in leaving abusive situations. Private Violence premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2014, and later aired on HBO.
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Why Watch
- Meet advocate Kit Gruelle fighting for domestic violence survivors.
- See Deanna Walters' harrowing story of survival and endurance.
- Find out why the question 'Why didn’t she just leave?' is misleading.
Did You Know
- Private Violence premiered on January 19, 2014, at Sundance.
- The film won the Kathleen Bryan Edwards Award for Human Rights in 2014.
- It received a Primetime Emmy nomination on July 16, 2015.
- The film has a runtime of 77 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Private Violence?
Private Violence was directed and produced by Cynthia Hill.
What awards did Private Violence win?
The film won the Candescent Award at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and the Kathleen Bryan Edwards Award for Human Rights at Full Frame.
When did HBO first broadcast Private Violence?
HBO first broadcast Private Violence on October 20, 2014.
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