Why god, why me? / produced by Varied Directions.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Alexander Street Press.

Varied Directions, inc.

Series:

Filmakers Library online

Filmakers library online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child abuse.

Child sexual abuse.

Sexually abused children.

Genre:

Documentary.

Video recordings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (27 min.)

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1989.

Language Note:

English.

Summary:

This multi-award winning program about childhood sexual abuse dramatizes the life story of victims who grew up never feeling safe in their own home. While this program is emotionally compelling, it is delicately told, with no graphic, sexual or violent scenes. The program presents several women recalling their childhood sexual encounters with adults. The major portion is a gripping narrative by one survivor who suffered abuse from several relatives, beginning in early childhood. She shares with us her pain at discovering that her own husband was abusing their daughter. The program ends on a positive note, showing that the nightmare realities of childhood can be set aside and survivors can establish new, loving relationships. An important awareness film for psychology, sociology, nursing, criminal justice, counseling, and general audiences as well.

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.

Blue Ribbon, American Film & Video Festival, 1989

Chris Award, Columbus Film Festival, 1988

First Place, National Council on Family Relations, 1988

OCLC:

747799177

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.