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Crysis: Domestic Violence
2008, 29 minutes

Not understanding why she is talking to a couselor regarding the death of her childhood friend Johnny, Gloria soon realizes the horrible truth of the situation when she begins to reflect back on his life. The couselor is able to help Gloria come to terms with this domestic violence tragedy.

Distributor: Kinetic Video

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Donna's Story
2001, 50 minutes

An intimate portrait of a fiercely determined survivor, Donna's Story profiles a Cree woman who left behind a bleak existence on the streets. Donna re-emerges as a powerful voice counselling Aboriginal adults and youth about abuse and addiction.

Distributor: National Film Board of Canada

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Finding Dawn
2006, 74 minutes

Dawn Crey, Ramona Wilson and Daleen Kay Bosse are three of the estimated 500 Aboriginal Canadian women who have gone missing or been murdered over the past thirty years. Directed by Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh, Finding Dawn is a compelling documentary that puts a human face to this national tragedy. It illustrates for the first time, the deep historical, social and economic factors that contribute to the epidemic of violence against Aboriginal women both inside and outside their communities. Finding Dawn presents the ultimate message that stopping the violence is everyone’s responsibility.

Distributor: National Film Board of Canada

Also available with French subtitles: À la recherche de Dawn

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It's Not Like I Hit Her
2000, 23 minutes

Examines emotional abuse directed at women by their male partners. It's not about arguing or disagreeing; it is about chronic, purposeful, damaging behaviour that many males use to bruise, erode, and finally crush the spirits of their female partners.

Distributor: Kinetic Video

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Killing Us Softly III
2002, 34 minutes

The video takes viewers on a tour to see how the image of women in advertising has changed over the last 20 years. Questions addressed are... Does the beauty ideal still tyrannize women? Does advertising still objectify women's bodies? Are the twin themes of liberation and weight control still linked? Is sexuality still presented as women's main concern? Are young girls still sexualized and grown women infantilized? Are images of male violence against women still used to sell products?

Distributor: Kinetic Video

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Neighbours, Friends and Families: What everyone should know about women abuse
2006, 15 minutes

This video provides critical information about how neighbours, friends and families are impacted by woman abuse. Thoughtful commentary from members of the Neighbours, Friends and Families Expert Panel illustrates the importance of community-based strategies for ending woman abuse.

Distributor: Neighbours, Friends and Families

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Survivor's Guide to Freedom from Violence
2009, 25 minutes

Survivor's Guide to Freedom from Violence is a Canadian video resource that educates the public, trains professionals and provides guidance for women on their journey towards violence-free lives.

Distributor: McNabb Connolly

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