Movie Description
To a Safer Place
(1987)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Beverly Shaffer
- Producer : Gerry Rogers,Beverly Shaffer
- Editor : Sidonie Kerr
- Cast : Shirley Turcotte,Gloria Demers
Cast
Self - Narrator (voice)
Self - Narrator (voice)
Facts
Original TitleTo a Safer Place
Status Released
Release Information
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1987-11-11
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 59m
Homepagehttps://www.nfb.ca/film/to_a_safer_place/
Production CompaniesStudio D (NFB)
Genres
- Documentary