The Words to Tell You

The Words to Tell You
Directed byAsiya Bathily
Directed by
Asiya Bathily
Mariam, Asiya, and Anissa were 11, 7, and 5 years old when they were raped. The attackers were their paternal uncle, a neighborhood youth, and the nanny's son. They have no memory of the event. To protect them, their bodies developed traumatic amnesia. Years later, the memories returned, and they decided to file a complaint.
child abuse
violence against women
trial
social & cultural documentary
child sexual abuse
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