To a Safer Place

Examines the story of how one woman has come to terms with her life as a survivor of incest. Sexually abused by her father from infancy to early adolescence, Shirley Turrotte is now in her thirties and has succeeded in building a rich and full life. Shirley discusses with her family, and describes her experiences as a victim of incest, the effects the abuse had on her and her siblings and the struggle in adulthood to come to terms with her past.

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production company

ONF | NFB

Duration

00:58:00:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1988

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

300797

Language

English

Subject categories

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Turrotte, Shirley

People → Turrotte, Shirley

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Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Canada, 1988

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