Sin by Silence (2009)
Prison is safer than the love of your life.
Sin by Silence is a domestic violence documentary film by Olivia Klaus about women who have killed their abusive husbands. Based on the first inmate-initiated and led support group in the entire United States prison system, the film reveals the history and stories of the members of the group Convicted Women Against Abuse created by inmate Brenda Clubine in 1989. By following five women's abusive experiences that led to their incarceration, the film take viewers on their journeys from victim to survivors, reveals the history of the Battered Women Syndrome in the state of California, and shatters misconceptions.
Director: Olivia Klaus
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: March 22, 2009
Cast
- Brenda Clubine - Self
- Glenda Crosley - Self
- Joanne Marchetti - Self
- LaVelma Byrd - Self
- Glenda Virgil - Self
- Rosemary Dyer - Self
Music: Desha Dunnahoe
Cinematography: Clark Severson
Editing: Ann-Caryn Cleveland
Production: Women Make Movies
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sin by Silence about?
- Sin by Silence is a domestic violence documentary film by Olivia Klaus about women who have killed their abusive husbands. Based on the first inmate-initiated and led support group in the entire United States prison system, the film reveals the history and stories of the members of the group Convicted Women Against Abuse created by inmate Brenda Clubine in 1989. By following five women's abusive experiences that led to their incarceration, the film take viewers on their journeys from victim to survivors, reveals the history of the Battered Women Syndrome in the state of California, and shatters misconceptions.
- Who directed Sin by Silence?
- Sin by Silence was directed by Olivia Klaus.
- Who stars in Sin by Silence?
- Sin by Silence stars Brenda Clubine, Glenda Crosley, Joanne Marchetti, LaVelma Byrd, Glenda Virgil, Rosemary Dyer.
- How long is Sin by Silence?
- Sin by Silence has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Sin by Silence?
- Sin by Silence is a Documentary film.