A Beloved Comedian’s Film on Domestic Abuse Draws Italians, in Droves
Paola Cortellesi’s directorial debut is kindling discussions about domestic violence and women’s rights. It’s also become one of Italy’s highest-grossing films.
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Chapter 2: Chasing Dreams at a Steep Cost
She escaped an abusive betrothal, but her family’s reputation was suffering for it.
Posted inBaseball Domestic Violence Los Angeles (Calif) Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Los Angeles Dodgers Major League Baseball Urias, Julio (1996- )
Julio Urias, L.A. Dodgers Pitcher, Is Charged With Domestic Violence
The star pitcher was charged after a physical altercation on Sunday evening at a soccer stadium in South Los Angeles and later freed on $50,000 bail, the authorities said.
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Why Nina Simone Was Always Ahead of Her Time
A recently unearthed live version of “Blues for Mama,” written by Simone and Abbey Lincoln in the 1960s, took on domestic abuse in a momentous way.