"It Rarely Stops"
February 15, 2011 11:33 AM Subscribe
US National Domestic Violence Hotline PSA: "It Rarely Stops" (SLYT. Caution: Some may find the video disturbing. Via.)
This post was deleted for the following reason: Domestic violence is awful and this is an arresting and disturbing spot, but neither of those really seems to add up to a metafilter post. I'm sure the intent was good but I'm not sure why this is here with this presentation. -- cortex
I'm sorry. How is this SLYT a good post for Metafilter?
posted by dunkadunc at 11:38 AM on February 15, 2011 [2 favorites]
posted by dunkadunc at 11:38 AM on February 15, 2011 [2 favorites]
not bad cover of Mercy Street. But I'm with dunkadunc - what am I to do with this?
posted by Fraxas at 11:42 AM on February 15, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by Fraxas at 11:42 AM on February 15, 2011 [1 favorite]
We could debate domestic violence. Personally, I'm against it.
posted by rocket88 at 11:45 AM on February 15, 2011 [9 favorites]
posted by rocket88 at 11:45 AM on February 15, 2011 [9 favorites]
not bad cover of Mercy Street. But I'm with dunkadunc - what am I to do with this?
Recognize & bear witness to injustice, then work to stop it.
posted by The White Hat at 11:45 AM on February 15, 2011 [2 favorites]
Recognize & bear witness to injustice, then work to stop it.
posted by The White Hat at 11:45 AM on February 15, 2011 [2 favorites]
Wow, that was actually somewhat moving. PSAs seem to be getting better produced and more graphic.
posted by hellslinger at 11:50 AM on February 15, 2011
posted by hellslinger at 11:50 AM on February 15, 2011
Recognize & bear witness to injustice, then work to stop it.
So, "Free Bradley Manning" ?
posted by Joe Beese at 11:52 AM on February 15, 2011 [1 favorite]
So, "Free Bradley Manning" ?
posted by Joe Beese at 11:52 AM on February 15, 2011 [1 favorite]
Once a long time ago my then-boyfriend & I were watching Mary Poppins which was being rerun on some station somewhat after the family hour iirc. At a commecial break, an anti-domestic violence spot came on. It was (maybe memory fails) I think a shot of a content-looking couple in their bedroom but sounds of violence and abuse - slaps, yelled threats etc. - are audible to them through their ostensibly thin apartment wall. They look uncomfortable and indecisive. I believe the ad was encouraging people to report domestic violence. It stuck with me so I guess it was an effective piece, but maybe just because it was juxtaposed with magic sidewalk pictures and penguin waiters. Disturbing.
posted by pointystick at 12:00 PM on February 15, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by pointystick at 12:00 PM on February 15, 2011 [1 favorite]
Powerful stuff. It really captures the denial victims feel even when they are looking at the evidence on their bodies. The terrified glance off camera at the very end was especially poignant.
posted by bearwife at 12:01 PM on February 15, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by bearwife at 12:01 PM on February 15, 2011 [1 favorite]
Been married for more than 50 years and have never been able to comprehend the idea of physical or mental abuse of one's sweetie. When she aggravates me I wrestle her to the floor and kiss her ass til she begs me to stop and apologizes.
posted by notreally at 12:07 PM on February 15, 2011 [3 favorites]
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posted by zarq at 11:33 AM on February 15, 2011