Now I Can Tell You My Secret(1985)
The courage to tell
Film exploring the sensitive issue of disclosing child sexual and physical abuse through the depiction of peer and trusted adult relationships.
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Film exploring the sensitive issue of disclosing child sexual and physical abuse through the depiction of peer and trusted adult relationships.
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1985-02-18
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The courage to tell
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