Highest-Rated Movies about 'Violence Against Women', Sort by Popularity
Maudie (2016), Provoked (2007), Dirty God (2019), Traffik (2018), So This Is Christmas (2012) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Violence Against Women movies.
#1. Maudie (2016)
Storyline: 1930's rural Nova Scotia. Maud Dowley, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, smokes heavily to deal with the pain. Because of her unusual gait from the arthritis, she is often mistaken as a stupid, incapable woman, that perception which does make her feel stupid and incapable. That view is held by her surviving family, her brother Charlie and her Aunt Ida with whom she lives. After an action by Charlie, Maud decides to seek some independence and is the only applicant for a posted job as housekeeper for brusque Everett Lewis, a poor fish seller. Despite not wanting to hire a cripple which only adds to their antagonism, Maud negotiates to get the job for room and board. Their antagonistic relationship ends up including Everett exacting beatings on Maud whenever she doesn't do what he wants. To keep herself happy, Maud begins to paint the interior of the house with happy pictures and paint similar pictures on small cards, these folk art pictures are how she wants to see the world. ...
Plot Keywords: artist, housekeeper, painter, fisherman, family, love interest, emotional ...
Movie Details Click Here!#2. Provoked (2007)
Storyline: Provoked is the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a Punjabi woman who moved to London after her marriage with Deepak Ahluwalia. Her husband seemed caring at first but then began to beat her up. He started drinking a lot and sleeping around with other women. he also subjected her to spousal rape. After ten years and having two children with him, out of fear, she sets him on fire while he is sleeping, two hours after another scene of domestic violence. He succumbs to the injuries and she is sentenced to life in prison for premeditated murder. However the Southall Black Sisters, an NGO organization which fights against domestic violence, helps her get justice. And after spending 3 1/2 years in jail, she is set free and reunited with her two children.—A. Bose
Plot Keywords: young man, young woman, husband, wife, mother, family member, shocking ...
Movie Details Click Here!#3. Dirty God (2019)
Storyline: A young mother tries to reclaim her life after an acid attack leaves her severely scarred.
Plot Keywords: young woman, mother, powerful, profound, london, morocco, violence against women ...
Movie Details Click Here!#4. Traffik (2018)
Storyline: A couple off for a romantic weekend in the mountains are accosted by a biker gang. Alone in the mountains, Brea and John must defend themselves against the gang, who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.
Plot Keywords: journalist, boyfriend, gang member, victim, trafficker, thrilling, chilling ...
Movie Details Click Here!#5. So This Is Christmas (2012)
Storyline: 18-year old Ashley's life is headed in the wrong direction. Seeking an escape from the drama at home, she's been hanging with a bad crowd. Things start to change when a handyman working on her family's house encourages her to volunteer for a Christmas play with underprivileged children. She finds purpose in helping people in need and uses that to help heal her troubled family, who together discover the impact one person can make through the gift of giving.—Anonymous
Plot Keywords: stepbrother, loved one, director, child, amusing, endearing, intricate ...
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