Child Sexual Abuse: The Untold Secret

198130 minFilm: Documentary

Direction: Susan Skerry

Production: Susan SkerryPaul Morris

Script: Susan Skerry

Produced by the Department of Communications Media of the University of Calgary for the Kinsmen Club of Calgary. Distributed by the NFB on behalf of National Clearinghouse on Family Violence of Health and Welfare Canada. For purchase, contact producer.

A documentary about children who are sexually abused by their parents. In this film five teenage girls describe how, over a period of years, they were sexually abused by their fathers or stepfathers. In relating their experiences and the aftermaths, they encourage other young people in similar situations to seek available help. This film deals with a sensitive subject. It is strongly recommended that the film be previewed before it is shown to an audience.

Subject categories

  • Families > Child Abuse
  • Law and Crime > Child Abuse
  • Women > Child Abuse
  • Sexuality and Reproduction > Incest and Sexual Abuse
  • Children and Youth > Violence and Child Abuse

Credits

director
Susan Skerry
producer
Susan Skerry
script
Susan Skerry
executive producer
Paul Morris
camera
Barry Smith
sound
Fred Fountain
editing
Jack Filuk
sound editing
Lodi Kieten
music
Jean Van Kleek
Lodi Kieten
cast
Kathy Allison
Pamela Betzelt
Wes Tritter