Moving On
This short documentary looks at how the community of London, Ontario, has implemented a plan to address the issue of domestic violence. These efforts, spearheaded by police, lawyers, doctors, transition house staff, women's groups, and social services agencies have turned London into a rare model community. There, The London Battered Women's Advocacy Clinic and "Changing Ways," a therapy program for men who batter, contribute to the city's innovative attempt to break the cycle of violence. Moving On is part of the The Next Step, a 3-film series about the services needed by and available to battered women.
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directorTina Horne
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producerGerry RogersTina Horne
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executive producerKathleen Shannon
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cinematographyZoe Dirse
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soundNorma Denys
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editingSidonie Kerr
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sound editingJackie Newell
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re-recordingHans Peter Strobl
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narratorHolly Dressel
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musicJudith Gruber-Stitzer
Brief “lesson launcher type” activity or a series of inquiry questions with a bit of context:
A documentary exploring changes to public policy and services for victims of domestic violence in the area of London, Ontario.
In this film, they explore how domestic violence affects women of a variety of socio-economic statuses. How might the stereotypes or assumptions about victims of domestic violence be detrimental to providing support for all victims?
In London, we see the Coordinating Committee on Family Violence: does this committee seem like a step in the right direction for addressing this issue? What have they done well? What needs to be improved? How are these committees progressive? Is enough being done nowadays to address violence in our society?
How does violence in the media/pop culture contribute to domestic violence issues as well as misogyny?
