Coercive control · Domestic abuse · Domestic violence
Leaving (C*nsored)
The no-swearing version of Leaving, for audiences where strong language isn’t appropriate. It still contains adult themes.
5 awards
This twenty-minute short film offers a glimpse into the long and arduous process of safely leaving an abusive relationship, and confronts the deep-rooted social misconception that those living with domestic violence ‘should just walk away’. This is the censored version with no swearing, but it still contains adult themes. The full version is Leaving.
Leaving is a powerful and multi award winning short film drama that tells the story of Helen (Kierston Wareing, BAFTA Best Actress nominee for Ken Loach’s It’s a Free World), and her attempt to break free from her violent husband Jim (Johnny Harris, Paul Andrew Williams’ London To Brighton).
The film is so good and the messages so relevant that I very much hope it can have a national audience.
The film:
Increases understanding of why leaving abuse can often be so difficult for the victim
Provides a medium for training people in the public and voluntary sectors to more easily recognise and support people suffering from domestic abuse
Improves understanding of domestic abuse amongst employers and provides a catalyst for improved workplace policies and procedures to support victims
Free training resources
Free to download and use alongside the film.
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Good Practice Guide
How to make the best use of Leaving: a supportive training resource with information and insights into Helen’s struggle to leave an abusive relationship.
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Illustrated Script
The full script, illustrated with stills, for a deeper understanding of every scene and useful learning points for domestic abuse training.
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Character Profile Booklet
Further insight into each of the film’s characters and the people who have to deal with abusive relationships.
This film just hit me harder than any other. It stayed with me and moved me deeply, which is hard to do. Felt it was courageous and painful. It deserves my best vote.
