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To a Safer Place
To a Safer Place

To a Safer Place

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

59 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

11 November 1987

Country

Canada

Cast

Shirley Turcotte

Shirley Turcotte

Self - Narrator (voice)

Gloria Demers

Gloria Demers

Self - Narrator (voice)

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