Lefont Theater and Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence collaborate to increase domestic violence awareness.
Sadly, more than 100 Georgians lose their lives to domestic violence each year, placing Georgia 10th highest in the nation. At the same time, nearly one-third of women here in Georgia experience the terrorizing effects of domestic violence in their lifetimes. The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV) will host Crime After Crime; an exclusive documentary film at Lefont Theater in Sandy Springs on July 30, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Immediately following, members of the cast, R & B singer KeKe Wyatt, a domestic abuse survivor, and domestic violence professionals will host a panel discussion and reception. Event proceeds will go directly to GCADV and support increased awareness, resources, and education for domestic violence programs and survivors.
Crime After Crime, winner of numerous film festival awards across the nation, tells the dramatic story of the legal battle to free Deborah Peagler, an incarcerated survivor of domestic violence. Over 26 years in prison could not crush the spirit of this determined African-American woman, despite the wrongs she suffered, first at the hands of a deceitful boyfriend who beat her and forced her into prostitution, and later by prosecutors who used the threat of the death penalty to corner her into a life behind bars for her connection to the murder of her abuser. Her story takes an unexpected turn two decades later when two rookie land-use attorneys step forward to take her case. Through their perseverance, they bring to light long-lost witnesses, new testimonies from the men who committed the murder, and proof of perjured evidence. Their investigation ultimately attracts global attention to victims of wrongful incarceration and domestic abuse, and becomes a matter of life and death once more. Since its release film festival release in 2010, Crime After Crime has won numerous awards and been featured nationally over twenty times.
In support of GCADV and Crime After Crime, Lefont Theater will provide complimentary popcorn for all attendees. To purchase advance tickets, click below.
I really enjoyed attending last night showing. I learned a lot! I am a survivor of domestic violence. It’s a miracle I’m alive today. My husband was abusive verbally, mentally and when I tried divorcing him he became really upset and tried to murder me. I was shot once after three attempts before I could run out of our home. Then he shot and killed himself. My whole world has been turned upside. My kids and I have lost our house, cars, vacation home, and trust. Our hope and love is strong and hasn’t been taken from us which is the only reason why we are surviving! We are grateful every single day to be alive and for the miracles that took place that day. The one year anniversary is coming up and in honor of healing my wounds from inside out I’d like to donate time and my energy in helping this cause. I’m inspired by last night to give back since I’ve been so lucky and blessed. I owe God everything and promised to help end domestic violence by giving others hope and courage. Please contact me to let me know what I can do. Thank you! God bless!