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Groomed

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Filmmaker Gwen van de Pas returns to her hometown in search of answers about the man who sexually abused her as a child.

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Natalia Winkelman New York Times 03/19/2021
Van de Pas calls on experts, psychologists and a convicted sex offender for interviews, but the most illuminating examples come from her own story. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 04/06/2021
5/5
This poignant and powerful documentary offers a thorough discussion of what grooming behavior is and its long-term impact on survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Go to Full Review Susan Wloszczyna AWFJ.org 03/19/2021
Director Gwen van de Pass, who lives in San Francisco as an adult, turns the tables on that scenario by being able take control of the narrative of own sexual abuse story. Go to Full Review Anita Katz San Francisco Examiner 03/19/2021
3/4
Van de Pas structures her film efficiently, creating, despite the dark topics, a highly watchable mix of facts and figures and trauma and healing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/27/2021 Must see, especially for all parents. If you think you have been abused or know you have and never reported, watch it. Learn what grooming really is and what to watch for. Must see. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmaker Gwen van de Pas returns to her hometown in search of answers about the man who sexually abused her as a child.
Director
Gwen van de Pas
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 18, 2021
Runtime
1h 24m