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- Waitress (2007) This movie has been said to portray an accurate representation of domestic violence with the husband demonstrating controlling and berating behavior, minimizing his abuse, isolating his wife and forcing her into traditional gender stereotypes.
- Independence Day (1983) No, not the Will Smith alien film. This is the one featuring the incomparable Dianne Wiest playing an abused wife as a secondary character that many critics say overshadows, in a good way, the main story arc.
- Madea’s Family Reunion (2006) Though this popular franchise created by Tyler Perry is meant to make you laugh, there are serious moments scattered throughout Reunion.
- I, Tonya (2018) This dramatization of figure skater Tonya Harding’s life delves far deeper than just the baton-to-Nancy-Kerrigan’s-knee attack she was involved in.
- What Does A Sensitive Portrayal of Domestic Violence Look like?
- ‘Maid’
- ‘Brothers’
- ‘I, Tonya’
- ‘Greenleaf’
- ‘Big Little Lies’
“Sensitive portrayals would be those that bring awareness to the nuances of [domestic violence], such as how emotional, verbal, and financial abuse can present in a [domestic violence] relationship aside from just physical violence,” Pisani says. Responsible approaches also depict victims and survivors of domestic violence from diverse backgrounds,...
In her book, Maid (2019) — which was adapted into a 2021 Netflix series — author Stephanie Land aimed to shine a light on the stories of America’s working poor. To support her daughter after leaving an abusive relationship, Land worked as a maid while living in poverty and navigating complicated government assistance programs. “Maiddoes an excellen...
In the 2009 film Brothers, children witness their father, Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire), abuse their mother, Grace Cahill (Natalie Portman). Sam has just returned from Afghanistan after initially being presumed dead in a helicopter attack, and has severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)from his experiences at war. “His little daughter peeks out a...
When someone hears the name Tonya Harding, her ex-husband’s role in hiring an assailant to attack her figure skating rival Nancy Kerrigan before the 1994 Winter Olympics often overrides any thought of Harding’s own accomplishments in the sport. The 2017 film I, Tonyapeels back the layers of Harding’s life and shows how she, too, was a victim of her...
Domestic violence can affect romantic relationships between teenagers, too. In 2019, approximately 1 in 12 U.S. high school students reported experiencing physical dating violence, according to the CDC. In the final episode of season 2 of the TV series Greenleaf, released in 2017, a teenage couple named Zora (Lovie Simone) and Isaiah (Roshon Fegan)...
People who live seemingly perfect lives — like the wealthy retired lawyer Celeste Wright (Nicole Kidman) in Big Little Lies (2017) — can be victims of domestic violence, too. Although Celeste’s marriage to her husband, Perry Wright (Alexander Skarsgård), appears happy to people around them, Perry is privately physically abusive to Celeste. Spoiler ...
- We’re All Going to the World’s Fair (2021) We're All Going to the World's Fair. Not Rated. Where to Watch. *Availability in US. stream. rent. buy. Release Date. April 22, 2022.
- A Vigilante (2019) In the film, the vigilante figure is Sadie, portrayed by Olivia Wilde, a survivor of domestic abuse who dedicates her time to locating and punishing abusers.
- Journeyman (2017) Paddy Considine's Journeyman presents an odd case in the form of abuse in a relationship that is seldom discussed, being what happens when one turns abusive, but it is by no fault of their own.
- Gerald’s Game (2017) Gerald's Game. NR. Release Date. September 29, 2017. Director. Mike Flanagan. Cast. Carla Gugino , Bruce Greenwood , Chiara Aurelia , Carel Struycken , Henry Thomas , Kate Siegel.
Mar 3, 2018 · In Domestic Violence in Hollywood Film: Gaslighting, Shoos argues that what we see onscreen has a significant impact on what we believe about domestic violence, mainly because domestic violence typically happens behind closed doors.
Sep 20, 2019 · We asked our readers what movies they think accurately depict the various types of domestic violence (physical abuse, sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, verbal abuse) and narcissistic personality disorder.
Just like in real life, the way domestic abuse is portrayed in movies and on television can vary greatly and includes abuse of every kind-physical, psychological, emotional, sexual.
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Jul 5, 2023 · Watching movies about domestic violence can be a cathartic way to heal from this unspeakable trauma. Whether you’ve witnessed domestic violence or lived through this unbearable pain, it can sometimes feel like no one understands. But the movies recommended on this list can help you feel less alone.
