In My Wife, My Abuser: The Secret Footage, Richard Spencer shares his extraordinary story of enduring 20 years of severe domestic abuse at the hands of his wife, captured through video and audio recordings in their family home. This case study session will delve into the challenges of handling violent and sensitive content, the crucial importance of contributor welfare and balancing exposing viewers to shocking subject matter with the potential for a film to serve a greater purpose.
Content Guidance: This talk may contain discussions about abuse (domestic, sexual (incl. harassment, assault & rape), LGBTQI+ discrimination, racism, medical malpractice.
Speakers: Richard Spencer, (Main Contributor), Adrian Padmore (Channel 5, Commissioner), John Hay (Exec Producer, Atticus Film & TV), Clare Hoban (Media Content Lawyer, Reviewed and Cleared)
Moderator: Dr Sian Williams (Psychologist and Broadcaster)
Supported by Channel 5
