To a Safer Place
This inspiring film is the story of how one woman has come to terms with her life as a survivor of incest. 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. In To a Safer Place, Shirley takes a further step to reconcile her past and present. The film accompanies her as she returns 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 …
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This inspiring film is the story of how one woman has come to terms with her life as a survivor of incest. 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. In To a Safer Place, Shirley takes a further step to reconcile her past and present. The film accompanies her as she returns 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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directorBeverly Shaffer
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collaborating directorShirley Turcotte
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editorSidonie Kerr
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narrationShirley TurcotteGloria Demers
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cinematographyJoan Hutton
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camera assistantJill Stokvis
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location soundLorna Rasmussen
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additional location soundAerlyn Weissman
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researchMaureen McEvoy
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assistant director locationsBarbara Doran
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assistant director editingSidonie Kerr
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sound editorAndré GalbrandDanuta Klis
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foleyVital Millette
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original musicLoreena McKennitt
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music editorJulian Olson
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re-recordingJean-Pierre Joutel
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titlesVal Teodori
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studio administratorGisèle GuilbaultLouise PichetteSophie Lindsay
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secretaryLinda Paris Quillinan
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producerGerry RogersBeverly Shaffer
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executive producerKathleen ShannonBarbara JanesGinny StikemanRina Fraticelli
This film delves into the topic of incest through the story of Shirley Turcotte. Your students can reflect on the journey that helped Shirley heal her scars, rebuild her life and learn to live again. They can also form groups to investigate or debate the values of integrity, love and respect. Ask them to identify resources in their community that protect these values.
