Silence is a Killer

Mar 26th, 2009 // In: Press // By: // Comments 1

“All the women we meet in the film are convicted killers, and at first, I admit that all saw these women as were murderers; however, as I learned about their lives and watched them reflect on their past, I quickly decided that I couldn’t just label them as killers anymore. I now see them as […]

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22 Women in Cleveland

Mar 24th, 2009 // In: Director's Notes // By: // Comments 0

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Last night I had an amazing opportunity to screen the film with the Domestic Violence Center‘s shelter in Cleveland and my life will forever be changed.  22 women were able to hear the message of Sin by Silence and the women of Convicted Women Against Abuse.  22 women have finally realized that they made the […]

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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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