Domestic Violence Documentary Film Excerpt

"Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America" is a new documentary film about domestic abuse. The film offers a probing and intimate exploration of the troubling persistence of violence against women in America. The recent economic crisis has contributed to a sharp increase in domestic violence around the country. This 10 minute video is an excerpt from the film, which is premiering at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, April 18, 4:45 p.m., at the St. Anthony Main Theater.

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• domestic violence
• domestic abuse
• violence against women
• family violence
• spousal abuse
• battered women
• domestic violence facts
• domestic assault
• domestic violence resources

[Jesus45U]

Offcourse, abuse is usually a two way street. Noone ever asks the man in this video what happened. Even *if* he was the sole perpetrator, his side is important too.

I have seen too many men take verbal abuse from their spouses over many years, and when they finally yell back, everyone told them that they were the abusive ones - Even if there was no physical violence. And yet there was no blame laid at the feet of the women who so richly deserved it.

[hahaha4556]

@MeghanJillG I'm a guy, and I don't see equality as a loss. I'm a strong supporter of it.

[mujdat1001]

The documentary's name should be "Violence Against women" or something like that but definitely not "Domestic Violence" . Becouse if you name it domestic violence that you should also include women who are abusing their spouses and children, too.

[50celli]

@70sgirly sorry to hear about your friend:( .

It's so sad people who are supposed to love you and protect you do such a horrible thing.

[50celli]

To all abusers :

you're so weak and ignorant, the only way you feel good about your pathetic life is to hurt others.

Abusers always find a way to blame on their victims .

All abusers deserve to be in jail.

Domestic Violence is a Crime!!!

And for all Victims , i feel your pain.

Im a also a Survivor of domestic violence, and I know how hard it is to leave the abuser.

Leaving the abusers was the best thing I ever did for myself :D. They will NEVER EVER CHANGE. Please BE SAFE

Love

[macgyvertosh]

Your film is sexist and one-sided. It only presents DV as a problem for women and not men.

[5anisa]

SHit i take tae kwon do and I'll kick nigga ass pimp ass!!!!

[tammy3dicks]

BOO HOO HOO, HE HIT ME, FEEL SORRY FOR ME, ITS NOT MY FAULT, IF YOU SHUT YOUR MOUTH AND DO WHAT YOUR TOLD TO ONCE IN A WHILE MAYBE YOU WONT GET HIT, ITS THAT EASY. SOME WOMEN ARE JUST ASKING FOR IT....SHUT YOUR PIE HOLE AND OBEY.