Pulling the punches / produced by Yorkshire Television.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Alexander Street Press.

Yorkshire Television.

Series:

Filmakers Library online

Filmakers library online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Abusive men--England--Psychology.

Abusive men.

Family violence.

Psychology.

England.

Genre:

Documentary.

Video recordings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (25 min.)

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1994.

Language Note:

English.

Summary:

This film provides an intimate view of one man s therapeutic journey to control his abusive behavior towards his wife. In a men's therapy center he de-velops strong bonds that support him through the painful process of change. Michael is a man trying to understand and control the violent outbursts that have destroyed his marriage. He so viciously attacked his wife that he broke her nose and left her covered with cuts and bruises. Bernice had been beaten up before but this time she called the police. Michael was sentenced to two years probation and therapy at the Everyman's Center in London. The camera goes inside the Center to record Michael's emotional interaction with his counselor. Luke, his therapist, first helps Michael deal with his guilt feelings and encourages him to explore childhood memories. Michael weeps as he recalls his father's attacks against his mother. Luke engages him in hand-to-hand combat, urging him to express the rage locked up inside. Although Michael is making progress, Bernice may never trust him again.

Notes:

Originally released as DVD.

Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).

Electronic reproduction. Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 2011. (Filmakers library online). Available via World Wide Web.

OCLC:

747799296

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.