Mending Spirits

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.

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Echoes of Change

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.

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Paper Airplanes

Currently in production is a film about the universality of the child spirit, explored when two groups of children, who are culturally and economically different, communicate for an entire school year through letters, video images and shared artwork.


What common ground do they share? Do they have some of the same hopes, dreams and concerns for themselves and the world they live in? Will this experience transform them?



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What others are saying...

Mending Spirits would be quite useful in courses on domestic violence, or gender issues in general. The film is visually interesting, not just the usual talking heads seen in such types of films. I thought the film was well done, touching and uplifting. Congrats. I have taught such courses since 1980 and have used many such films; this is one of the best.

Elaine Leeder

Dean of the School of Social Sciences

Professor of Sociology

Sonoma State University

Author of "The Family in Global Perspective: A Gendered Journey"

Mending Spirits is a unique film that focuses on the strength of battered women and their ability to live free of violence while accurately portraying the many barriers and challenges they face during that journey to freedom.

Nancy Neylon

Executive Director

Ohio Domestic Violence Network

Columbus, Ohio

Mending Spirits should be required viewing for all high school students. The filmmaker succeeds in conveying the women's stories in an empathic and respectful manner without turning the lens away from the harsh realities of the subject matter. An excellent documentary that is educational as well as inspirational - definitely not to be missed.

Lara Pienaar

Mental Healthcare Counselor

South Africa