To a Safer Place

To a Safer Place

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1987-11-11

Sexually abused by her father from infancy to early adolescence, Shirley Turcotte is now in her thirties and has succeeded in building a rich and full life. To further reconcile her past and present, she is returning to the people and places of her childhood. Her mother, brothers and sister, all of whom were also caught up in the cycle of family violence, openly share their thoughts. Their frank disclosures will encourage survivors of incest to break through the silence and betrayal to recover and develop a sense of self-worth and dignity.

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To a Safer Place

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Sexually abused by her father from infancy to early adolescence, Shirley Turcotte is now in her thirties and has succeeded in building a rich and full life. To further reconcile her past and present, she is returning to the people and places of her childhood. Her mother, brothers and sister, all of whom were also caught up in the cycle of family violence, openly share their thoughts. Their frank disclosures will encourage survivors of incest to break through the silence and betrayal to recover and develop a sense of self-worth and dignity.

Released

1987-11-11

Runtime

59

Director

Beverly Shaffer

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

Studio D (NFB)

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    Shirley Turcotte

    Shirley Turcotte
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    Gloria Demers

    Gloria Demers