Breaking Silence - Series One

Web series Breaking Silence shines light into a dark corner; New Zealand's shameful rates of domestic abuse. Presenter, author and survivor Simonne Butler meets ordinary women and men sharing stories of pain and hope. In episode one Butler discusses her own recovery from an attempt on her life. In episode two David White spreads messages of violence prevention after his daughter's murder. Episodes three and four tell stories of recovery from physical and financial abuse. In episode five Butler interviews Farida Sultana from Shakti Refuge. Episode seven highlights an organisation helping women start again after leaving Women's Refuge. Episode eight touches on abuse in Pasifika households and how it can stay hidden. Check out the full episode guide here.

She's with me all the time...because I'm not strong enough to do it on my own.

– David White on remembering his daughter, in his work spreading the message of anti-violence, in episode two

Key Cast & Crew

Naashon Zalk

Director, Cinematographer

Juanita Edwards

Producer

Truda Chadwick

Narrator

Simonne Butler

Presenter, Interviewer

Lisa Metivier

Research

Paul Oremland

Editor