"Some Secrets Deserve a Billboard"
In an attempt to understand the complexities of a long-running relationship, YaVaughnie Wilkins journeys back into her past.
Social & External
The people behind it
YaVaughnie Wilkins
Self
Charles E. Phillips, Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Misha Hambaz
Self - YaVaughnie's Cousin
Michael Johnson
Self - YaVaughnie's Uncle
Victoria Johnson
Self - YaVaughnie's Aunt
Michelle Gibbs
Self - Friend of Charles and YaVaughnie
Chelsea Handler
Olivia Montoya
Marilyn Ortiz
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Delves into the sexual abuse scandal surrounding athletics doctor Richard Strauss, whose two-decade tenure at The Ohio State University saw the abuse of hundreds of students, and the ongoing quest for justice and accountability by his survivors.
An altar boy and a gardener decide to break a long and painful silence by denouncing the Catholic priest who abused them as minors. This unprecedented incident in Costa Rica causes the priest to flee, becoming a fugitive from the law and Interpol. The young people unite to find him. Will justice be served this time?
Gloria Allred overcame trauma and personal setbacks to become one of the nation’s most famous women’s rights attorneys. Now the feminist firebrand takes on two of the biggest adversaries of her career, Bill Cosby and Donald Trump, as sexual violence allegations grip the nation and keep her in the spotlight.
An investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry.
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Educational film about sexually transmitted diseases.
Short sex education film about STDs.
From worldwide acclaim to a nationwide political battle for survivor's of sexual abuse, "The 5 Browns" captures the emotional journey of the Juilliard trained, sibling piano prodigies - and their remarkable story of determination, healing and bravery as they come to terms with the sexual abuse the three girls suffered from their manager and father.
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Inspired by the transformation of the sex-trafficking survivors whose lives she follows, the filmmaker finds the courage to break the silence about sexual abuse in her own life.
A photojournalist turns her lens on the decades of sexual abuse her family and community experienced at the hands of her grandfather in this unflinching portrait of intergenerational trauma, family secrets, and redemption.
Documentary exploring the harassment charges against Harvey Weinstein and his relationship with the UK film business.
A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.
Vulgar, taunting texts blow up the phones of a teen and her boyfriend. Who's sending them — and why? This twisty documentary reveals the shocking answer.
A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.
Aileen Wuornos remains a rarity: a female serial killer. From childhood abuse to death-row revelations, this documentary revisits her life and crimes.
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Posing as a wealthy, jet-setting diamond mogul, an Israeli conman wooed women online then conned them out of millions of dollars. Now, some victims plan for payback.
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