Name: Breaking the Silence: Children's Stories
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2005-10-20
Duration: 56 min
Rating: 6.3

This documentary shows how a combination of junk science, mercenary "experts" and inability to obtain the necessary legal assistance to the victim can devastate the lives of those the system is supposed to protect. 

The documentary show how easy it is for abusers to manipulate the system and how vulnerable the court system is to such manipulation.

It is the story of a number of children who were torn away from their mothers and handed over to abusers and child molesters on the basis of a scientifically unfounded and thoroughly debunked theory called "Parental Alienation Syndrome". The stories are told both by the mothers and by the children themselves.

It is a must see for anyone involved in child custody matters.

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

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The documentary, titled "Breaking the Silence: Children's Stories," deals with the effect of domestic violence on children. It follows a documentary filmed in 2001, "Breaking the Silence: Journeys of Hope," which documented the journeys of abused women from victim to survivor. This new program seeks to raise public awareness about the young victims of parental abuse and to encourage reforms that will protect these endangered children. An integral part of these children's stories is their experience with the legal system. Coverage of violence-related custody hearings help the viewer understand the process by which the court determines what is in the best interest of the child.

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