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LEFT WRITE HOOK

Seven survivors of childhood sexual abuse respond to a call-out to take part in an experimental recovery program. Designed by boxing coach, academic and survivor herself, Donna Lyon, the program addresses both the physical and emotional impacts of trauma through a unique combination of boxing and creative writing. But what begins as an eight-week plan for the participants soon becomes much more. Over the course of eighteen months, with intimate and privileged access, we follow their journeys, forging bonds that lead to unexpected transformations. LEFT WRITE HOOK is a powerful and timely exploration of resilience, expression and healing that will redefine what it means to be a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.

THE FILMMAKER

Shannon Owen is a director and producer working across documentary and animation with production experience. Her work has been broadcast nationally and internationally, screened at festivals in Asia, Europe and North America and exhibited in Australia’s National Portrait Gallery. Her documentary credits include JUST PUNISHMENT (2006), NOTHING RHYMES WITH NGAPARTJI (2009) MISS SOUTH SUDAN AUSTRALIA (2010), THOMAS BANKS QUEST FOR LOVE (2019) and WHEN THE SKY FELL DOWN: THE MYTH OF GUY BOURDIN (2021). An alumni of the VCA School of Film & Television, in 2012 Shannon returned to the school as lecturer and coordinator of the VCA documentary program.

AWARDS AND FESTIVALS

Distinguished Innovation in Creative Arts Award - Deans and Directors of Creative Art (DDCA)
Best Documentary - Australian International Documentary Conference
Audience Award - Melbourne International Film Festival, Australia
CinefestOZ Film Festival, Australia

LEFT WRITE HOOK

Catalog # EPF16123 ● ISBN: 978-1-963201-63-5 ● UPC: 6-82086-16123-5 ● NTSC

94 Minutes ● Copyright 2024 ● English

For purchase orders, to book screenings and for other inquiries, please contact:
Larry Rattner - larry@epfmedia.com

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