Bridging the River of Silence

19911 h 5 minFilm: Documentary

Produced by Campari Marketing Ltd. with the financial assistance of the Family Violence Prevention Division of Canada. For purchase, contact Kinetic Inc.

A film that tells the personal stories of three women who have suffered abuse from their partners. The production illustrates comprehensively the unique interagency intervention model used in cases of wife abuse in Renfrew, Ontario. One woman's story becomes the dramatic focus as she prepares for the trial of her abusive husband. The film is forthright, candid and emotional.

Subject categories

  • Social Issues > Social ServicesSocial Services in CanadaViolenceViolence Against WomenWomen
  • Law and Crime > Violence Against WomenWomen and the Legal System
  • Women > Violence Against Women