Untold Secrets (2021)

Untold Secrets (2021) poster

Gives voice to the experiences of Irish institution survivors and focuses on the life and upbringing of one survivor, Anne Silke. Silke was fostered out of the St. Mary, Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam at the age of 9 to the Killileas, a prominent political family from Tuam. Untold Secrets recounts her often brutal and abusive treatment at the hands of her foster family and reveals never seen before interviews with fellow survivors. Although Silke is now deceased the documentary gives a posthumous voice to Anne and possibly some closure to her family.

Director: Teresa Lavina
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Knoeline Keane, Gabriel González Diges
Cinematography: Teresa Lavina, Lucas Chaplain
Editing: Teresa Lavina, Manolo Marcenó
Production: Nova Productions
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

child abuse, scandal, roman catholic church, foster care, magdalene asylum

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Untold Secrets about?
Gives voice to the experiences of Irish institution survivors and focuses on the life and upbringing of one survivor, Anne Silke. Silke was fostered out of the St. Mary, Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam at the age of 9 to the Killileas, a prominent political family from Tuam. Untold Secrets recounts her often brutal and abusive treatment at the hands of her foster family and reveals never seen before interviews with fellow survivors. Although Silke is now deceased the documentary gives a posthumous voice to Anne and possibly some closure to her family.
Who directed Untold Secrets?
Untold Secrets was directed by Teresa Lavina.
Who stars in Untold Secrets?
Untold Secrets stars Anne Silke, PJ Haverty, Catherine Corless, Caelainn Hogan, Donagh Killilea.
How long is Untold Secrets?
Untold Secrets has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Untold Secrets?
Untold Secrets is a Documentary film.
Where was Untold Secrets produced?
Untold Secrets was produced in Ireland.