Broken Silence, The

Synopsis

This film deals with the psychosocial problems and socio-cultural considerations, in which young girls and women who have undergone female circumcision can find themselves, especially when living in a Western country, where this practice is not the norm and where it is against the law.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

2003

Subjects

Social Studies; Women’s studies

Keywords

ethnic minorities; female genital mutilation; psychological stress; social problems; social psychology; women

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£10.00

Availability

Sale

Year

2012

Production Company

Name

Heller Films

Distributor

Name

FORWARD

Web

http://www.forwarduk.org.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8960 4000

Fax

020 8960 4014

Address

Suite 2.1
Chandelier House
8 Scrubs Lane
London
NW10 6RB

Notes

The Foundation for Women’s Health, Research and Development - FORWARD - is an African Diaspora women’s campaign and support charity (registered in the UK).