We recently had the opportunity to show REPRESSIONS to JESSE FRIEDMAN, subject of the Oscar-
nominated documentary CAPTURING THE FRIEDMANS. Jesse spent 13 years in prison as a result of
improper suggestive techniques used by police and therapists on alleged child victims. This is what
Jesse had to say:
nominated documentary CAPTURING THE FRIEDMANS. Jesse spent 13 years in prison as a result of
improper suggestive techniques used by police and therapists on alleged child victims. This is what
Jesse had to say:
"Repressions" dramatizes the misfortune of a young lady [Janie] seeking
therapeutic assistance, and finds herself under the influence of Dr. Flowers, who
believes all Janie's troubles string from an unknown situation of childhood sexual
abuse.
Desperate for some answers to her sorrow, Janie falls under the influence of Dr.
Flowers and is subjected to hypnosis, as well as suggestion and regression
therapy. These processes induce implanted memories for Janie of non-existent
childhood trauma of sexual abuse.
Many real-life patients who while seeking solutions have been harmed and
subjected to more problems.
Kargman creates a masterful replication of these corrupt therapeutic practices.
The viewer experiences the inner turmoil through Jamie's perspective. Kargman's
often disjointed editing dramatizes the painful, and alarming process of implanted
memory.
With a new court order in my case for a hearing regarding the possible use of
hypnosis, and other similar repressed memory / recovered memory therapeutic
practices, this movie has taken on unique interest for me.
I encourage everyone who might have the fortunate opportunity to see this film
not to neglect that chance. Short films often carry powerful messages, but it is
difficult for those film makers to show their work to viewers. Don't miss this film.
therapeutic assistance, and finds herself under the influence of Dr. Flowers, who
believes all Janie's troubles string from an unknown situation of childhood sexual
abuse.
Desperate for some answers to her sorrow, Janie falls under the influence of Dr.
Flowers and is subjected to hypnosis, as well as suggestion and regression
therapy. These processes induce implanted memories for Janie of non-existent
childhood trauma of sexual abuse.
Many real-life patients who while seeking solutions have been harmed and
subjected to more problems.
Kargman creates a masterful replication of these corrupt therapeutic practices.
The viewer experiences the inner turmoil through Jamie's perspective. Kargman's
often disjointed editing dramatizes the painful, and alarming process of implanted
memory.
With a new court order in my case for a hearing regarding the possible use of
hypnosis, and other similar repressed memory / recovered memory therapeutic
practices, this movie has taken on unique interest for me.
I encourage everyone who might have the fortunate opportunity to see this film
not to neglect that chance. Short films often carry powerful messages, but it is
difficult for those film makers to show their work to viewers. Don't miss this film.
Be sure to visit Jesse Friedman's website at www.freejesse.net.
