The power of film as a communication tool
Below are a small handful of testimonials from audience members
“It is a vital resource for trainers and practitioners to use to raise the issue of coercive control and abuse. I believe this will be a mainstay of DV training for many years to come.”
Dr Emma WIlliamson, Head of the Centre for Gender and Violence Research at University of Bristol - Last Date
“As a survivor of domestic violence I thought the film was so perfectly written and acted. It was like you were telling my story, so true to what happens in an abusive relationship. I too went to go out of the door many times only to end up staying 11 years. I finally got the courage to leave 6 years ago and now work supporting others. Thank you.”
A survivor - Leaving
“Leaving is a powerful, tense and beautifully handled piece about a very difficult but important subject. Actors, director, writer and cameraman all deserve great praise.”
Cillian Murphy, Actor - Leaving
“Thought provoking around victim, child, and perpetrator. Highlighted missed opportunities to spot the violence. As a manager I will listen and look more clearly for issues that affect performance.”
Karen Homans, PACT (Parents and Children Together) - Leaving
“Leaving was very powerful indeed in a short space of time. The film made me feel very sad and determined to do my best as a professional to help victims access help.”
Momotaz Ahmed, Homeless Services, Tower Hamlets - Leaving
“The Healthy Relationships film Last Date had a great balance between being explicit and discreet. It was able to highlight domestic abuse to the extreme but also allowed students to see the progression with the discreet behaviour at the beginning. This film is the perfect resource within a PSHE lesson because it prompts the students to ask questions and allows them to challenge stereotypes.”
Kerry Mulinder, Head of Learning Development and Safeguarding St Brendan’s College, Bristol - Last Date