10 Ways to Help a Friend

Mar 24th, 2009 // In: Resources // By: // Comments 0

#1 SPEAK:  “I’m really worried about you.” The simplest solution to domestic violence is not being silent.  Don’t be afraid to let your friend know that you are concerned for their safety.  Don’t get discouraged if they refuse or ignore your concerns.  Help your friend talk about the violence they are experiencing.  Voicing your concerns […]

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Cleveland Film Society

Mar 23rd, 2009 // In: Press // By: // Comments 0

“I saw Sin by Silence today at the festival. I tried to count the number of women in the theater. Every time I counted a multiple of four, I cringed. Could this many of us really still be victims?…” Cleveland Film Society Blog Bridget Kriner March 23, 2009 Click here to read the full review.

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FilmArcade Review

Mar 22nd, 2009 // In: Press // By: // Comments 0

“Sin By Silence sparks important conversations and squashes that voice in your head that tells you nothing like this could ever happen to you. It shows that there is always something you can do for yourself and for others. Life in prison still leaves you with a life, still offering the opportunity to initiate change.” […]

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Hello Ohio

Mar 20th, 2009 // In: Director's Notes // By: // Comments 0

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I think that it is very fitting that we are here in Cleveland right now for our debut.  Ohio is really where the story of SIN BY SILENCE begins. In 1990, Governor Celeste was the first official to recognize the plight of women incarcerated for crimes of domestic violence.  He was the pioneer in taking […]

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Cleveland International Film Festival Capsules

Mar 19th, 2009 // In: Press // By: // Comments 0

Our first article on Sin by Silence comes from The Cleveland Free Times. Out of over 300 films included in the Cleveland International Film Festival they chose 7 films to review…including Sin by Silence. “It’s hard not to be moved by Brenda Clubine, founder of Convicted Women Against Abuse, whose personal story of loss, suffering, […]

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The Journey Begins

Mar 18th, 2009 // In: Director's Notes // By: // Comments 0

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After almost 8 years of working on this labor of love, it is all coming down to tomorrow morning.  When I wake up a new chapter of SIN BY SILENCE begins.  An exciting chapter.  A chapter that is already stressing me out, but also very exciting.  Our team is leaving for the Cleveland International Film […]

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