She directed a film exposing abuse [ExJW] True life story behind the film
Channel: Witness Underground
Date: 03/03/2024

The true life story behind the film Sissy, by ExJW writer, actor, director, Bonnie Root. She directed a film exposing abuse called Sissy, an award winning film about grooming, regarded as essential viewing to safeguard children from this dangerous reality. Is it love bombing or grooming? 

FILM SUMMARY:
Sissy is a girl living on the streets to escape her dysfunctional home. Her mother feels guilty about her daughter's situation and has her go on the road with "Uncle Charlie", a struggling magician headed through Nevada.

Directed by Bonnie Root. 
Starring James Duval (of Donny Darko), Peter Giles, and young Malerie Grady as Sissy.

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https://themoviethemoviethemovie.com
https://instagram.com/diaryofheatherkeating

Watch Sissy and our full interview, a Masterclass in Manipulation, highlighting her new film, Diary of Heather Keating. - Become a member to watch!

Full interview:
https://youtu.be/yTxXedzPE7Q

00:00 Intro
00:13 Real life origin
00:45 Trailer Official
01:37 True story deep dive
05:22 Watch Sissy - Become YouTube Member
05:54 Watch Full Interview - Become YouTube Member

Definition:
Grooming is when someone builds a relationship, trust and emotional connection with a child or young person so they can manipulate, exploit and abuse them. Children and young people who are groomed can be sexually abused, exploited or trafficked.

Bonnie Root IMDb:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1646936
Bonnie Root strikes out on her own, empowered to speak truth to abuse through her award winning directorial debut, Sissy, which is now the pilot for the feature film in the works.

Sissy will be made available for a limited time for YouTube Members as a special offer to Witness Underground.

SYNOPSIS:
Sissy is a fourteen year old girl living on the streets to escape her dysfunctional home. Her mother, addicted to good-for-nothing men but carrying some guilt about her daughter's situation, has a plan. She arranges for Sissy to go on the road with "Uncle Charlie," a struggling, unstable magician headed out on a two-bit tour through Nevada. When the trip begins to deteriorate, so does Charlie. This leaves Sissy even more isolated than she was when she was all alone, and forces her to find the strength she never knew she had.

Sissy, and our full interview, reveal the true life story of her teenage years. Gain a deeper understanding of the film's inspiration, rooted in her experience as an abuse victim within the Jehovah's Witnesses and a resulting dysfunctional home. This film addresses the abuse horror stories that often go untold, the complexities of leaving the Jehovah Witness religion and the courage it takes to share such a personal narrative with the world.

Sissy is a powerful testament to resilience and strength. Don't miss this thought-provoking exploration into abuse, grooming, and survival. 


Bonnie Root is known for her extensive acting work in:
https://watch.plex.tv/person/bonnie-root

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