Movie Details
Cast & Crew
J
Jackie Newell
Sound Editor
H
Hans Peter Strobl
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
J
Judith Gruber-Stitzer
Music
T
Tina Horne
Director
Sylvies Story
DirectorTina Horne
28 minDocumentary
Plot
This short film recreates the experience of Sylvie a battered woman who seeks shelter in a Montréal transition house Faced with the threat of violence loneliness the lack of financial resources or information about services the victim is often understandably reluctant to seek help Emphasizing the importance for women of speaking out the film also points out the role of the transition house in putting victims of abuse in touch with appropriate legal and social services