This type of movie was way overdue. People need to know how it really is, and this movie gave them a clue.
I only wished that the writer, producer, and director would have done more research.
For example, DV shelters come with caseworkers and access to lawyers. So, they would've gone to court with her the first time. And you don't have to file a police report or have witnesses or a history of reports or witnesses to have the court believe that you're a victim of DV.
This misleading information can discourage those who are contemplating leaving. And a court isn't so quick to give a child over just because the father has a home and a job. I don't even think they were married. Besides, a DV shelter suffices a place to live and the ability to provide for your child. And the victim would have been instructed by the caseworker to not reveal the name of the shelter where she was residing, not even in court.
Most women who are victims of DV do not know or understand that they are victims. Most are in complete denial.
So, I like that this movie showed that in the beginning. I would just suggest that they realize that actual victims are watching these kinds of movies and getting information, so they need to be careful not to discourage them.
Talking to DV workers in various regions of the country could have made this movie so much better.
I only wished that the writer, producer, and director would have done more research.
For example, DV shelters come with caseworkers and access to lawyers. So, they would've gone to court with her the first time. And you don't have to file a police report or have witnesses or a history of reports or witnesses to have the court believe that you're a victim of DV.
This misleading information can discourage those who are contemplating leaving. And a court isn't so quick to give a child over just because the father has a home and a job. I don't even think they were married. Besides, a DV shelter suffices a place to live and the ability to provide for your child. And the victim would have been instructed by the caseworker to not reveal the name of the shelter where she was residing, not even in court.
Most women who are victims of DV do not know or understand that they are victims. Most are in complete denial.
So, I like that this movie showed that in the beginning. I would just suggest that they realize that actual victims are watching these kinds of movies and getting information, so they need to be careful not to discourage them.
Talking to DV workers in various regions of the country could have made this movie so much better.