To a Safer Place
Nov 11, 1987 · 59m
Director
Beverly ShafferOverview
Sexually abused by her father from infancy to early adolescence, Shirley Turcotte is now in her thirties and has succeeded in building a rich and full life. To further reconcile her past and present, she is returning to the people and places of her childhood. Her mother, brothers and sister, all of whom were also caught up in the cycle of family violence, openly share their thoughts. Their frank disclosures will encourage survivors of incest to break through the silence and betrayal to recover and develop a sense of self-worth and dignity.
Cast of To a Safer Place
Crew of To a Safer Place
Beverly ShafferDirector, Producer
Gerry RogersProducer- Kathleen ShannonExecutive Producer
- Barbara JanesExecutive Producer
- Rina FraticelliExecutive Producer
- Ginny StikemanExecutive Producer
Loreena McKennittOriginal Music Composer
Joan HuttonDirector of Photography- Sidonie KerrEditor, Assistant Director
- Jean-Pierre JoutelSound Re-Recording Mixer
- André GalbrandSound Editor
- Danuta KlisSound Editor
- Julian OlsonMusic Editor
Barbara DoranAssistant Director- Gillian StokvisAssistant Camera
- Maureen McEvoyResearcher
- Vital MilletteFoley
- Lorna RasmussenLocation Sound Recordist
- Aerlyn WeissmanSound Recordist
- Gisèle GuilbaultAdministration
About To a Safer Place
What is To a Safer Place about?
Sexually abused by her father from infancy to early adolescence, Shirley Turcotte is now in her thirties and has succeeded in building a rich and full life. To further reconcile her past and present, she is returning to the people and places of her childhood. Her mother, brothers and sister, all of whom were also caught up in the cycle of family violence, openly share their thoughts. Their frank…
When was To a Safer Place released?
To a Safer Place was released on November 11, 1987.
Where can I watch To a Safer Place?
To a Safer Place is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is To a Safer Place?
To a Safer Place runs 59 minutes.
Who directed To a Safer Place?
To a Safer Place was directed by Beverly Shaffer.
Who is in the cast of To a Safer Place?
The cast of To a Safer Place includes Shirley Turcotte (Self - Narrator (voice)) and Gloria Demers (Self - Narrator (voice)).
Is To a Safer Place on Netflix?
No, To a Safer Place is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.