More than twenty years after filmmaker Bess O’Brien helped six brave women share their history of domestic violence and intimate partner abuse in the documentary A Journey Into Courage, a new event, “Continuing the Journey,” will revisit the film and sharing new stories of courage and healing. SafeArt and Safeline of Chelsea, Vt. are joining Have Justice Will Travel of Vershire to bring the event to Randolph’s Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday, May 6, from 6-7:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30. Admission is by free will donation and light refreshments will be served.

A Journey Into Courage was O’Brien’s first documentary, focusing on a theatrical performance by survivors of domestic abuse. “Since A Journey into Courage was filmed, many more people know about domestic violence, and there have been changes in law and policy that have made it easier for victims to get justice,” says SafeArt Executive Director Bridgett Taylor. “But we all know that the work isn’t finished. Domestic violence still affects adults and children in our own communities. This is an opportunity for us to learn from one another about the impact of family violence and abuse, and to take a look at all we’ve accomplished and how much work is still ahead.”

The program will feature clips from the ground-breaking film, alongside survivors telling their own stories. “Jenny D,” from the original movie, will talk about her own journey since the documentary was made. Wynona Ward, Esq. of Have Justice Will Travel—herself a survivor of family violence—will share an overview of legal changes to support victims since 1995. There will also be time for discussion and reflection.

For more information, email btaylor@safeart.org or call (802) 685-3138.