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Sin by Silence

Prison is safer than the love of your life.

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Synopsis

From behind prison walls, a group of extraordinary women are shattering misconceptions of domestic violence. An important film that profiles Convicted Women Against Abuse (CWAA), the US prison system’s first inmate initiated group and led by women, SIN BY SILENCE is an essential resource featuring more than two hours of bonus materials, including interviews with experts on abusive relationships, law enforcement leaders and leaders in faith-based communities about domestic violence, and more.


Created by Brenda Clubine in 1989, CWAA has changed laws for battered women, raised awareness for those on the outside, and educated a system that does not fully comprehend the complexities of domestic abuse. Like many CWAA members, Brenda’s years of inflicted abuse were never fully revealed. But because of CWAA’s work and advocacy, new laws were enacted that now allow incarcerated survivors to challenge their original conviction. With unprecedented access inside the California Institution for Women, this emotionally packed documentary tells the stories of courageous women who have learned from their past, are changing their future, and teaching us how domestic violence affects each and every person.

Screening History

World Premiere - Cleveland International Film Festival - 2009

Awards History

Notable Video - American Library Association - 2009

Audience Award for Best Documentary - Sacramento Film and Music Festival - 2009

Press

"Brenda Clubine[’s]… personal story of loss, suffering, betrayal and courage could inspire a season of movies on Lifetime."
Cleveland Free Times
"Sparks important conversations and squashes that voice in your head that tells you nothing like this could ever happen to you."
FilmArcade.net

Credits

Director/Producer - Olivia Klaus

Co-Producer/Editor - Ann Caryn Cleveland