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Boys and Men Healing: From Child Sexual Abuse
written by Kathy Barbini; directed by Kathy Barbini; produced by Kathy Barbini, Big Voice Pictures (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2011), 59 mins
BOYS AND MEN HEALING From Child Sexual Abuse Produced and Directed by Kathy Barbini for Big Voice Pictures This powerful documentary reveals the epidemic of sexual abuse of boys and its impact on both the individuals and their families. It highlights the importance of male survivors being healed and speaking out t...
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written by Kathy Barbini; directed by Kathy Barbini; produced by Kathy Barbini, Big Voice Pictures (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2011), 59 mins
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BOYS AND MEN HEALING From Child Sexual Abuse Produced and Directed by Kathy Barbini for Big Voice Pictures This powerful documentary reveals the epidemic of sexual abuse of boys and its impact on both the individuals and their families. It highlights the importance of male survivors being healed and speaking out to end sexual abuse.The film features male survivors who are of diverse race, socio-economic status and sexual orientation. Whether it w...
BOYS AND MEN HEALING From Child Sexual Abuse Produced and Directed by Kathy Barbini for Big Voice Pictures This powerful documentary reveals the epidemic of sexual abuse of boys and its impact on both the individuals and their families. It highlights the importance of male survivors being healed and speaking out to end sexual abuse.The film features male survivors who are of diverse race, socio-economic status and sexual orientation. Whether it was shame, intimacy problems, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse or rage that led to violence, the effect of the trauma plagued their lives. Yet each man ultimately chose the arduous task of healing, reclaiming his life through counseling, support groups and taking action toward prevention for other boys. The men are candid about their memories of the abuse, the dark period in their lives that followed and the process of healing they have undergone. They are living proof that survivors have the ability to thrive and lead fulfilling lives. The film shows the dynamics of a male survivor support group. It will be a source of hope and inspiration.58 min.A companion film, The Healing Years: Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, is also available from Filmakers Library.
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Field of Study
Psychology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kathy Barbini, Big Voice Pictures
Author / Creator
Kathy Barbini
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Psychological issues, Sex and sexual abuse, Psychology, Sexuality, Recovery, Sexual abuse of child, Sex offenders, Trauma survivors, Wounds and injuries
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Filmakers Library
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