A portrait of a young woman’s first year after leaving an abusive spouse as she navigates her tumultuous healing journey and discovers the power of community.
A portrait of a woman’s first year of healing after leaving an abusive spouse. Guilt and shame slow her progress, and tensions rise as years of domestic violence come to the surface. But with the support of her therapist, women in her support group, and her family, she may be able to rediscover the strength in herself and ultimately choose to heal. Inspired by a personal story, this film was made in response to an industry that too often uses sexual abuse for shock value; centering on the violence instead of the voice of the survivor and their strength in moving forward.
Paige Henderson is a queer director, writer, producer and actor based out of LA and New York. Her experience as Production Designer (THANK YOU COME AGAIN, ENTITLED) and award-winning actor (DON’T TALK TO STRANGERS, EAGLE ROCK) brings a unique perspective to her directorial work, mixing playful visuals with raw vulnerability. Her debut short RUN OUT GROOVE premiered at Outfest Film Festival and featured a 100% queer women and non-binary cast/crew. She is co-founder of Svelte Dog Productions, a production company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of genre and advancing representation in the film industry. Their films have screened at Film Independent’s Undocumented Filmmaker’s Showcase, HollyShorts Film Festival, FilmQuest and more. Paige is Fundraising Chair for Film Fatales, a non-profit dedicated to achieving gender parity in film and holds a B.A. in Cinema Studies from the University of Washington.
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