The Guards – Domestic Violence

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CINEMAS ONLY – SYDNEY | MELBOURNE

Director : Shauna Keogh

Stars : Chief Superintendent Finbarr Murphy, Detective Inspector Thelma Watters, Sergeant Selina Proud foot, Detective Siobhan Tolan, Detective Michael Parry Jones, Detective Sergeant Michael Egan

Duration : 46 mins

Language : English 

Genre : Documentary

Rating : M

Original Release : 2023

SYNOPSIS : In this groundbreaking episode, the harrowing realities of domestic violence and coercive control are unveiled through the eyes of the Irish police force. Filmed over several years, this documentary offers an intimate and unflinching look into the lives of survivors who endured years of psychological manipulation and emotional abuse. It highlights the complexities of coercive control, a form of domestic violence that erodes victims’ autonomy and freedom, often without leaving any physical evidence. Through the lens of the Irish police, viewers witness the painstaking efforts to bring perpetrators to justice, culminating in a landmark conviction that has set a legal precedent in Ireland. This conviction is a watershed moment in the fight against domestic violence, sending a powerful message that coercive control is not only a crime but one that can and will be prosecuted.