Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America (2010)

At a time when domestic violence is surging through the US, the film explores the shocking persistence of violence against women, as refracted through the story of Kim, a Duluth, MN mother of three.

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Kim, a Duluth, MN mother of three, is at the center of this compelling exploration of gender violence. As Kim and her daughters flee to a domestic violence shelter, we follow the harrowing struggles in a single-parenting survivor's quest to find work, housing and peace of mind. This multi-level narrative also examines the causes of domestic violence and solutions that have evolved to stop it.

Director: Peter Cohn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
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Cast

Music: Rick Baitz
Editing: Dara Kell, Dara Kell
Production: Hillcrest Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

patriarchy, control, domestic violence, abusive relationship, power, small town minnesota, women's shelter, battered

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Peter Cohn
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America about?
Kim, a Duluth, MN mother of three, is at the center of this compelling exploration of gender violence. As Kim and her daughters flee to a domestic violence shelter, we follow the harrowing struggles in a single-parenting survivor's quest to find work, housing and peace of mind. This multi-level narrative also examines the causes of domestic violence and solutions that have evolved to stop it.
Who directed Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America?
Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America was directed by Peter Cohn.
Who stars in Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America?
Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America stars Kim Mosher, Michael Paymar, Ellen Pence.
How long is Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America?
Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America?
Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America is a Documentary film.
Where was Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America produced?
Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America was produced in United States of America.