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Black and Blue: True Stories Collection

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Frannie and her son have finally escaped a respected police detective who is also a wife-beater: but a life on the run, hiding from friends and family as well as the vengeful husband searching for them, takes it toll on both Frannie and the son who can't quite understand why they left. A new community, new friends, and new job doesn't quite erase the past, and when Robert lets his guard down, trouble results. Can Frannie ever find life free from her husband? Black & Blue is a gripping, technically flawless, suspense-filled thriller from start to finish; one DVD viewers will find worth repeat watching, and a powerful addition to the MPI Media Group's 'True Stories Collection'.

As a counselor, I was looking for a film to share with a client in the hope that it would help him develop some insight. I was basically familiar with LaPaglia's work in "Without A Trace," where the character is a nurturing, grumpy, teddy bear sort of person, so I did wonder how he might translate into an abuser. Yikes. This is the most realistic study I've seen of the thinking and actions of an abusive person, the rationalization. His performance is powerful, extremely unsettling. Family court judges ought to require this film for every domestic abuse case they see, so people can see themselves. It might effect some change in them. Mary Stuart Masterson's character is fascinating also, true to life, brings out the impossible situation she's in when deciding what to do. A film that leaves you with the feeling of having experienced the abuse, too. Gives an understanding of the total situation in abusive realtionships.

This movie downplays somewhat the severity of why some women go into seclusion as a means to get away from abusive husbands. I don't feel the movie truly expresses the true fear why women go into hiding and take on another identiy. This movie was too soft of a message.

Although it was a little over the top with the super happy ending (sadly, most extreme domestic violence scenarios don't end this way), this movie was fairly realistic except for the shadowy role played by the advocate...most advocates now are far more empathetic and involved with safety planning. I use this movie in the groups we do with incarcerated women - they like it, and it's a good conversation opener to discuss the varying types of domestic violence in intimate partner relationships...especially if that partner is in law enforcement.

While the movie was very good, it really is sad to see that our society has not changed in the years since the movie was made. Abuse happens in every walk of life. We all need to know the signs of abuse in order to prevent it from getting to this extreme.

I bought this DVD for someone very special to me that has been in a series of relationships with abusive men. Her self esteem is so low, that she is always afraid to leave them because she fears she can't make it on her own. I hoped seeing this movie would help her to see that there is a better life for, even if it involves going through difficult times. Since seeing this movie, she has filed for divorce, and forced her abusive husband out of the house. I think the film is a "must see" for any woman in an abusive relationship.

this was a gift for christmas. I'm told it's wonderful. It arrived in plenty of time and at a good price.

A GREAT ACTOR, COLLECTING HIS FILMS. THANKS FOR THE PROMPT SERVICE.