Sheela Langeberg

Breaking the Silence

Five women, courageously ending the cycle of shame, victimhood and despair

An award-winning new film by Michael Horn & Davida Horn

"This documentary explores the various struggles that women experience and provides an intimate look into the lives of five amazingly resilient women. Overcoming the effects of mental health problems, homelessness, sexual abuse, assault, and rape are the focus of this enlightening film. Directors Michael and Davida Horn created the film to demonstrate the power of making purposeful decisions and taking complete self-responsibility for one's life. All of the women in the documentary are astonishingly free of resentment and self-pity. Their inner strength and ability to overcome the adversities in their life provide inspiration to others who might be suffering from similar situations, to find the inner strength and break the cycle of violence against girls and women." - Heather Bleemer, City of Los Angeles, Commission on the Status of Women

"If your childhood included violence, abandonment, abuse or disillusionment, then you must watch Breaking the Silence, a documentary by father and daughter team Michael and Davida Horn. The young women in this film expose their darkest wounds while sharing their return to wholeness and love. It is amazing, touching, profound and inspiring." - Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secret

"First, congratulations on the recent award for your film. After viewing it, I understand why it's gaining such great recognition. Thanks for sharing it with me - and more importantly, with the world. You've created a piece that definitely empowers women and shows that it's from the heart. I'm awed by and grateful for all the people involved in 'Breaking the Silence'. We are gearing up for VDAY Santa Monica 2010 and hope to see you there." - Deborah K.