Defending Our Lives (1994)

03/04/1994 (US) • 30m

Documentary

Overview

Documentary about the magnitude and severity of domestic violence. This film features four women imprisoned for killing their batterers and their terrifying personal testimonies. It won an Oscar at the 66th Academy Awards in 1994 for Documentary Short Subject.

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Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

prison

domestic violence

woman director

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