Sin by Silence
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Sin by Silence | |
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Directed by | Olivia Klaus |
Produced by | Olivia Klaus |
Starring | Brenda Clubine, Glenda Crosley, Joanne Marchetti, LaVelma Byrd, Glenda Virgil, Rosemary Dyer |
Cinematography | Clark Severson |
Edited by | Ann-Caryn Cleveland |
Music by | Desha Dunnahoe |
Distributed by | Women Make Movies |
Release date | 2009 |
Running time | 49 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Sin by Silence is a
The award-winning film premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival 2009, and went on to screen nationally as part of the grassroots tour, entitled Stop the Violence, that took the film to over 40 communities in 10 states through the United States. The film sparks awareness about the silent tragedy of domestic violence, while inspiring individuals to connect with advocacy organizations and take everyday actions that improve the quality of their own lives and communities.
In 2011, the film had its television premiere on Investigation Discovery to over 2.2 million viewers.
In 2012, Assemblywoman Fiona Ma introduced AB 1593 and AB 593, The Sin by Silence Bills, inspired by the documentary.[1] AB 593 seeks to clarify Penal Code 1473.5 to include the domestic violence victims that were unintentionally denied their original writ of habeas corpus due to limited expert testimony evidence. AB 1593 seeks to provide victims of domestic violence who have suffered Intimate Partner Battering (IPB) a chance to present their evidence in an effective way during the parole process. Both bills were signed into law by Governor Brown on September 30, 2012 to ensure the path to freedom for over 7,000 domestic violence survivors currently serving time in California prisons.
Awards
Awards received by Sin by Silence
- 2012 Cable Fax for Best Show or Series
- 2012 Celebrating Solutions Award for innovations that demonstrate promise in breaking the cycle of domestic violence
- American Library Association's list of Notable Videos for Adults 2011
- Sacramento Film and Music Festival 2009, Audience Award for Best Documentary
Press
Press Coverage of Sin by Silence
- NPR "All Things Considered" - Domestic Abuse Victims Get Chance At Freedom
- HLN, Dr Drew on Call - Women tell Dr. Drew why they killed their partner
- The Daily Beast - Women Who Kill the Men They Love
- Fox News - Film explores world of abused women put behind bars
See also
- Domestic Violence Documentaries
- The Conspiracy of Silence, a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) documentary
- Defending Our Lives, a short documentary
- Duluth Modelto reduce domestic violence
- Silent Voices, a United Kingdom documentary