Get to know more about the story and impact of Sin by Silence by the Director & Producer, Olivia Klaus.
“Everyday holds the possibly for a miracle.” That is the statement over the door as you enter into Lydia’s House - a transitional housing opportunity for women seeking refuge in the St. Louis area. That statement is still running through my head, even after we shared the film with the 20 resident women there this [...]
We just finished our workshop at the National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence here in New Orleans, LA. With Lynn Rosenthal, the White House Advisor on Domestic Violence and Eve Ensler, of V-Day, being the keynote speakers I have to admit that I was very intimidated about the attendance of our workshop. We advertised [...]
Yesterday we had the amazing experience to share Sin by Silence at the New Life Center in Arizona. As I walked through these amazing 4 acres of change, I was reminded that change is possible. About 4o women seeking refuge at this shelter were able to watch Sin by Silence and know that they mattered. [...]
Tonight mattered. Tonight we made a difference. Tonight I was reminded why I made this film. We were at Central Arizona College, and I never imagined after my 1000th time (it feels like it) watching the film that my emotions would pour again. At one point during Brenda’s talk after the film, she asked if [...]
Yesterday we were able to be a part of making a difference in Bakersfield, CA. To me, bringing Sin by Silence to this community really hit home. It is where Glenda Crosley, who is featured in the film, lived. She was raised in this area, met her knight in shining armor and lived for 24 [...]
When making Sin by Silence I never imagined the difference we would be making. For so many years I was frantically putting in 15 hours days, editing hour upon hour of footage, making phone calls, and screaming out for people to help to bring this message to life. Now that we are on the road [...]
