To a Safer Place (1987)

To a Safer Place (1987) poster

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.

Director: Beverly Shaffer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Cast

Music: Loreena McKennitt
Cinematography: Joan Hutton
Editing: Sidonie Kerr
Production: Studio D (NFB)
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

child sexual abuse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is To a Safer Place about?
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.
Who directed To a Safer Place?
To a Safer Place was directed by Beverly Shaffer.
Who stars in To a Safer Place?
To a Safer Place stars Shirley Turcotte, Gloria Demers.
How long is To a Safer Place?
To a Safer Place has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is To a Safer Place?
To a Safer Place is a Documentary film.
Where was To a Safer Place produced?
To a Safer Place was produced in Canada.