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A Call Away

2020-08-12 en 9m
Documentary
Oklahoma is one of 26 states with a “failure to protect” law, which prosecutes parents who fail to prevent child abuse. However, the ACLU and other groups say this law disproportionately criminalizes women, who are often victims of domestic abuse themselves. Hear the story of Clorinda Archuleta, a mother of twin boys, both of whom suffered severe injuries as infants. Clorinda and her ex-boyfriend pled guilty, but Clorinda received three consecutive life sentences under the Oklahoma law, while her partner was sentenced to 25 years. As Clorinda seeks commutation, the film shows how the law has contributed to a cycle of family separation and trauma.

Director

Crystal Kayiza

Director of Photography

Peter Quandt

Producer

Crystal Kayiza

Producer

Jalena Keane-Lee

Editor

Cesar Martinez

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • ITVS