It is incredible when film is able to give a voice to the voiceless. The Sin by Silence team had an incredible opporunity to share our film with the Cleveland Domestic Center of Greater Cleveland - a group of 22 survivors, in one incredible house, supported by an incredibly dedicated staff. A life changing event […]
“All the women we meet in the film are convicted killers, and at first, I admit that all saw these women as were murderers; however, as I learned about their lives and watched them reflect on their past, I quickly decided that I couldn’t just label them as killers anymore. I now see them as […]
Last night I had an amazing opportunity to screen the film with the Domestic Violence Center’s shelter in Cleveland and my life will forever be changed. 22 women were able to hear the message of Sin by Silence and the women of Convicted Women Against Abuse. 22 women have finally realized that they made the […]
Film Festivals are a great noninvasive place to bring a friend who might be dealing with issues of abuse. Tuesday night’s screening features a panel of experts who are asking the question “When does silence lead to violence?”
Tower City Cinemas, 230 W. Huron Road, Cleveland, OH. At 1:45 p.m. Sunday, March 22, and 7:15 […]
#1 SPEAK: “I’m really worried about you.”
The simplest solution to domestic violence is not being silent. Don’t be afraid to let your friend know that you are concerned for their safety. Don’t get discouraged if they refuse or ignore your concerns. Help your friend talk about the violence they are experiencing. Voicing your concerns […]
“I saw Sin by Silence today at the festival. I tried to count the number of women in the theater. Every time I counted a multiple of four, I cringed. Could this many of us really still be victims?…”
Cleveland Film Society Blog
Bridget Kriner
March 23, 2009
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