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Simonne Butler our series host shares critical insights into the relationship that changed her life forever. From the beginning and the apparent good times to the stalking, the control, the telltale signs of abuse and ultimately the violence that converged on a fateful night where she nearly lost her life at the hands of another. This is the continuation of a powerful personal story that describes where toxic, controlling and violent relationships can lead and how to get out when one is ready.

Breaking Silence captures many voices speaking a single truth - abuse thrives in secrecy, ending abusive behaviour requires self-knowledge and the courage to speak out.

Primary Title
  • Breaking Silence
Episode Title
  • Simonne Butler Part One
Date Broadcast
  • Thursday 29 August 2024
Start Time
  • 22 : 00
Finish Time
  • 22 : 10
Duration
  • 10:00
Series
  • 3
Episode
  • 5
Channel
  • Whakaata Maori
Broadcaster
  • Whakaata Maori
Programme Description
  • Breaking Silence captures many voices speaking a single truth - abuse thrives in secrecy, ending abusive behaviour requires self-knowledge and the courage to speak out.
Episode Description
  • Simonne Butler our series host shares critical insights into the relationship that changed her life forever. From the beginning and the apparent good times to the stalking, the control, the telltale signs of abuse and ultimately the violence that converged on a fateful night where she nearly lost her life at the hands of another. This is the continuation of a powerful personal story that describes where toxic, controlling and violent relationships can lead and how to get out when one is ready.
Classification
  • PGR
Owning Collection
  • TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Family violence--New Zealand
  • Victims of family violence--New Zealand
  • Documentary television programs--New Zealand
Genres
  • Crime
  • Documentary
  • Interview
Contributors
  • Simonne Butler (Presenter)
  • Truda Chadwick (Narrator)
  • Juanita Edwards (Producer)
  • Brian Holland (Executive Producer)
  • Magnetic Pictures (Production Unit)
  • Stuff (Production Unit)
  • NZ On Air (Funder)
  • Karen Mackenzie (Director)
  • Lisa Greenfield (Editor)
  • Daniel Habedank (Composer)
  • Ngaire Fuata (Executive Producer)
  • Stephen Stehlin (Executive Producer)
Subjects
  • Family violence--New Zealand
  • Victims of family violence--New Zealand
  • Documentary television programs--New Zealand