Feedback from inmates
“I was deeply impacted by every case in the documentary, regardless the degree of violence.
I identify with Chelo’s sister, with what she went through, and how you fell confused and often keep quiet because who did it was a member of your family, or because you are not able to define what is happening to you.”
Female inmate, Barcelona prison, Spain
“Seeing your film and meeting you has made me promise myself I’ll never do it again.”
Male sexual violence offender, Catalonia prison, Spain
“I never felt so much empathy with the victims.”
Male sexual violence offender, Catalonia prison, Spain
“This film is not just for women, but for men. For men like us, who are here.”
Male sexual violence offender, Catalonia prison, Spain
ORANGE COUNTY JUVENILE HALL – CALIFORNIA
At Orange County Juvenile Hall outside Los Angeles, California, we presented the film to a small group of young inmates. There were six young men and eight young women. At the debate that ensued, all the girls declared in one way or the other they had been abused. All of the boys said they found the film very much needed. One of them said, “Your film made me question my religion.” My response was, what we need to question are the abusive priests, the cover-ups by the religious leaders, including the pope.
One young man, who was very reluctant to participate, had an interesting comment: “I watch tons of movies all the time, and I always, always identify with the bad guy. Then I start making excuses for him, and by the end of the film I end up saying, “It wasn’t that bad after all.” We later found out that three of the boys had committed sexual offenses.
Comments by the young inmates:
“I saw myself in the film””It made me more aware.”
“I could relate – like REALLY relate.”
“I held my breath.”
“I got choked up.”
“I can see this through other peoples’ eyes.”
“It made me want to help you.”
“It made me question my religion!”
“It took heart to speak the truth.”
“They have guts to speak up.”