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SYNOPSIS
A documentary film about the
emotional, spiritual and psychological journeys of
women who leave abusive relationships.
Three
women tell how they reclaimed their lives in the
aftermath of domestic violence. Their stories are
echoed by voices from around the world. These voices
recorded at The Rally for Women’s Lives held in Washington,
D.C. and the U.N. Conference on
Women, last held in Beijing, China convey the
universality of the
problem of domestic abuse.
Themes are woven
together with art- work, poetry and journal entries
written by survivors of domestic abuse.
The
powerful musical score, written and performed by
Lynn Wedekind is both evocative and soulful.
While the film celebrates the joy of
achievement, it also chronicles the courage each
woman has called forth
to reclaim and rebuild her life - to define herself.
The
courage to leave is tremendous, but the courage
needed to face the many days and nights after she
closes that door is different.
Mending
Spirits is about that different, daily bravery. |