What are the impacts of domestic violence films based on true stories?

Another great one is 'The Burning Bed'. This film is based on a true story where a woman sets fire to her husband's bed while he is sleeping after years of suffering domestic violence. It's a very intense and thought - provoking movie. It really shows the desperation that can build up in a victim of domestic violence.

Psychologically, the victims suffer a great deal. They become fearful, lose their self - confidence and may develop anxiety or depression. Just like the child in a domestic violence story who was so scared that he couldn't sleep well at night and had problems concentrating in school.

They can have an educational aspect too. Films like 'Alive' can teach about survival instincts and the extreme lengths people might go to in order to survive. It can start conversations about ethics and morality in the face of life - threatening situations. But at the same time, they can also be misinterpreted. Some people might be overly fascinated by the cannibal aspect rather than the deeper themes, which could be a negative impact.

These films often inspire change. Like in the case of films about real - life environmental disasters. They can encourage people to take action, either by pressuring governments or changing their own lifestyles.

On a larger scale, bully films based on true stories can influence social change. They can prompt schools and communities to implement anti - bullying policies and programs. 'A Girl Like Her' might encourage schools to be more vigilant about the signs of bullying and take action more quickly.

They can shock the audience. For example, when people see the extreme actions in 'The Wolf of Wall Street' based on a real - life story, they are shocked by the level of greed and immorality that can exist in the financial world.

I think 'A Child Called It' is quite popular. It has been widely read due to its shocking revelations of child abuse within a family setting, which is a form of domestic violence. The way it's written makes it accessible to a wide range of readers, and it has helped to raise awareness about this issue.

In true stories, one of the impacts is psychological trauma. Victims often suffer from anxiety, depression, and low self - esteem. For example, a woman who was verbally abused by her partner for years became extremely withdrawn and had trouble trusting people.

In many domestic violence true stories, physical injuries are common. Victims may have bruises, broken bones, or other serious harm. For example, a victim might end up with a black eye from being punched.

One such book is 'A Child Called It' by Dave Pelzer. It's a harrowing true account of his experiences of extreme abuse as a child at the hands of his mother. The book is very impactful as it shows the resilience of a child in the face of such domestic violence.