The Art House's "Let's Talk Film" series, in collaboration with AWARE, will be presenting the critically acclaimed PBS documentary, "The Perfect Victim" this Thursday evening at 6:30 in Sterling College's Common House (formerly the Art House) on Craftsbury Common. A community discussion will follow the film. Here is a synopsis of the film:

The Perfect Victim . Together, Shirley, Carlene and Ruby have collectively spent over eighty-five years in Missouri State prison having each been convicted of killing their abusive husbands. Beaten, raped, sold, abused and nearly killed, these women suffered for years prior to the crimes. Denied the opportunity to enter their abuse into evidence during trial, each of the women now represents a system broken by media-sensationalized stereotypes and an outdated understanding of domestic abuse. Warning: Content May Be Explicit.

AWARE's Silent Witnesses will be present. We hope to see you at the film and discussion to help raise awareness about Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is this month.

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