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To a Safer Place

IMDb 8.2

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Sexually abused by her father from infancy to early adolescence, Shirley Turcotte is now in her thirties and has succeeded in building a rich and full life. To further reconcile her past and present, she is returning to the people and places of her childhood. Her mother, brothers and sister, all of whom were also caught up in the cycle of family violence, openly share their thoughts. Their frank disclosures will encourage survivors of incest to break through the silence and betrayal to recover and develop a sense of self-worth and dignity.

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Child Sexual Abuse

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What is To a Safer Place (1987) about?

Sexually abused by her father from infancy to early adolescence, Shirley Turcotte is now in her thirties and has succeeded in building a rich and full life. To further reconcile her past and present, she is returning to the people and places of her childhood. Her mother, brothers and sister, all of whom were also caught up in the cycle of family violence, openly share their thoughts. Their frank…

Who stars in To a Safer Place?

To a Safer Place stars Shirley Turcotte (Self - Narrator (voice)), Gloria Demers (Self - Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Beverly Shaffer.

How long is To a Safer Place?

To a Safer Place has a runtime of 59 min and premiered in 1987.

Is To a Safer Place worth watching?

To a Safer Place holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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