Defending Our Lives (1994)
• March 4th, 1994 • 0h 30min
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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