Power And Control

“Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America” explores the shocking  persistence of violence against women in the US. Kim, a Duluth, MN mother of three, is at the center of the story. As Kim and her fragile daughters take up residence in a shelter, we follow the harrowing struggles in a single-parenting survivor’s quest to find work, housing and peace of mind.

The multi-level narrative also examines the deepest causes of domestic violence and the solutions that have evolved to stop it, celebrating the battered women’s movement activists who started the domestic violence revolution 30 years ago, and examining alternative approaches now being advocated.

The film is is particularly recommended for courses in sociology, social work, women’s studies, political science, psychology, law enforcement and law. It’s a must-have for public library collections and is being used with great effectiveness by public and non profit organizations. DVD extras include director’s cut interviews with Kim and her husband, and with Ellen Pence and Michael Paymar, co-founders of the “Duluth Model.”

“Power and Control” is also distributed by New Day Films, the cooperative, film maker-owned and operated distributor.   Low cost streaming options are also available via New Day Digital.
DVD. Available at 64 mins and 50 mins.

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DVD 64 mins (universities, agencies) $295.00 DVD – educational edition – 50 mins (universities, agencies) $295.00 Both DVDs – 64 mins and 50 mins (universities, agencies) $350.00 DVD 64 mins plus health video $395.00 DVD 64 mins plus law enforcement video $395.00 Three DVD special package $470.00 DVD, 64 mins, public library, HS, volunteer groups $125.00 DVD, 50 mins, public library, HS, volunteer groups $125.00

“Domestic Violence and Law Enforcement: It Started in Duluth” is a fast-paced, informative look at how the  best police departments respond to domestic violence.   The film starts in Duluth, MN,  home of the influential “Duluth Model” and the first jurisdiction to introduce mandatory arrest. Lt. Scott Jenkins is our primary Duluth subject — Jenkins is internationally known for his authoritative and incisive domestic violence trainings.   Next, the Family Crimes Unit in Baltimore, MD, an innovative program that puts a domestic violence detective team on the streets as first responders and follow up investigators. Finally,  Bronx, NY, and the 46th Precinct — probably the nation’s busiest domestic violence patrol area. Lt. Jenkins in Duluth concludes the video with remarks bound to inspire and inform anyone involved in domestic violence law enforcement.
DVD.  21 mins.

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law enforcement video $125.00 law enforcement AND health care videos $225.00 law enforcement video AND documentary -64 mins $375.00 three video discount package $470.00

“Domestic Violence and Health Care: Best Practices in Action” offers an inside look at the best practices at highly regarded Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD.   We follow doctors and nurses in the ER, the mother-baby unit, pre-op and other departments.   They share candid observations about domestic violence prevention in medicine and offer specific, practical suggestions.  We also speak with Colleen Moore, coordinator of Mercy’s family violence program, and go with her around the hospital and into the community.   The video also offers a look into Mercy’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examination program, and the SAFE unit’s pioneering effort to bring forensic examination techniques into domestic domestic violence cases, including efforts to coordinate with the police department.  Produced by an award-winning team of documentary film makers, the video is cinematic, fast paced and engaging.  DVD.  21 mins.

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health care video $125.00 health care AND law enforcement video $225.00 health care AND "Power and Control" documentary – 64 mins $375.00 three video discounted package – health, law, docu $470.00

A complete set of important video interviews about domestic violence, a hugely valuable study and training resource.   Forty interviews are included, without watermarks.   This special DVD also includes expanded interviews not available on the web (or anywhere else) with such notable figures as Ellen Pence, Michael Paymar, Jacquelyn Campbell.    Expanded interviews also include conversations with the central subjects of the film, including Kim and her husband, Josh.  300 minutes of video interviews, plus transcripts.

DVD.  300 mins.   $125 available soon.