The Conspiracy of Silence ()

Synopsis:
The title is based on the conspiracy of silence which surrounds domestic violence. The film focuses on one organization located in East Hampton, New York called The Retreat which tries to break the silence of domestic violence and helps battered women and their children with safe shelter and counseling. Featuring Tony and Academy Award-nominated actress Kathleen Turner and Denise Brown (the sister of Nicole Brown Simpson), The Conspiracy of Silence reveals domestic violence is not limited to certain social or economic groups and there are no standard profiles for the abuser or the abused. The producers interview survivors and advocates, judges and police officers, doctors and batterers. The goal of the documentary is to provide a model for meaningful and workable solutions.

Directed and written by Neal Marshad and Donna Olson, the documentary won awards at WorldFest Houston and Columbus International Film & Video Festival.

Broadcast on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

 Director: Neal Marshad and Donna Olson
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