BBC THREE, BBC FOUR and Films
Programming BBC THREE AND BBC FOUR BBC THREE BBC FOUR Storyville – Domestic Violence Leaving Home (working title) This documentary explores the practical issues Storyville – Domestic Violence, shown in two parts, is around leaving an abusive relationship through the an unblinking portrait by world-renowned real-life struggles of people who are currently going documentary film-maker, Frederick Wiseman. through the process. It features interviews with Filmed in Tampa, Florida, it shows the police high-profile personalities, including Pamela responding to domestic violence calls and the work Anderson and supermodel Carrie Otis, who have of The Spring, the principal shelter in Tampa for themselves experienced domestic violence. women and children. All the contributors are strong, independent, role The documentary follows the police as they models – women who run their own businesses respond to domestic violence calls, their and work successfully in male-dominated intervention, and attempts at resolution. Filming at environments, but have still found themselves in The Spring reveals what happens during intake abusive relationships. interviews, individual counselling sessions, anger management training, group therapy, staff meetings, On an emotional level, these women are finding and the conversations among clients and between their feet again, rebuilding their confidence and clients and staff. trust. On a practical level, they are dealing with solicitors, trying to separate their finances, moving Two-thirds of the residents at this shelter are into safe accommodation or reclaiming a flat they children.The film shows some of their school shared with their ex. Leaving Home follows activities and what happens in their therapy their journey. sessions where domestic violence is discussed.
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