Into the Light: The Healing Power of Speaking Out
The third documentary by Gentille M. Assih was inspired by the courage of three immigrants who experienced intimate partner violence.
Posts Tagged “Violence against women”
This Week on NFB.ca: Watch 4 Films That Take on the Issue of Violence Against Women
In advance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we’ve spent this past week focusing on films that explore this devastating issue.
A Better Man Offers a New Approach to Eliminating Domestic Violence
Attiya Khan, a counsellor who advocates for survivors of violence, turns the lens on herself and her abusive ex-boyfriend in this riveting documentary.
A Better Man: Crowdfunding Compassion
One summer night over twenty years ago Attiya Khan found herself running for her life. She was fleeing her first boyfriend Steve, the young man who’d been abusing her for...
Reel Talk: Using NFB Films during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, May 2013
This post was written by Ashley Catania, an NFB Education Specialist based in Toronto. Ashley is an advocate for creating awareness about gender equality and violence against women and children,...