CinemaOSMovie · 1987 · 0h 59m

To a Safer Place

90%(1)IMDbDocumentary

Sexually abused by her father from infancy to early adolescence, Shirley Turcotte is now in her thirties and has succeeded in building a rich and full life. To further reconcile her past and present, she is returning to the people and places of her childhood. Her mother, brothers and sister, all of whom were also caught up in the cycle of family violence, openly share their thoughts. Their frank disclosures will encourage survivors of incest to break through the silence and betrayal to recover and develop a sense of self-worth and dignity.

Directed byBeverly Shaffer

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 59m
Language
EN
Released
November 11, 1987
Studios
Studio D (NFB)

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring

Shirley Turcotte

Self - Narrator (voice)

Gloria Demers

Self - Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Beverly Shaffer
Beverly Shaffer
Produced by
Beverly Shaffer
Beverly Shaffer
Gerry Rogers

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