The Truth Behind the Fairytale

The seemingly simple takeaway of Little Red Riding Hood is that children  should be wary of strangers– strangers  who will take advantage and lead us from the path of virtue.  We hope that through “TO KILL A WOLF”, audiences will be invited to take a more nuanced look at the black and white messaging of the original fairytale and the very real dangers that vulnerable young women encounter, not just from strangers, but from within the safety of their own families. 

One startling statistic from RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)  is that “females ages 16-19 are 4 times more likely than the general population to be victims of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault.” Possibly more devastating, is that *93% of child sexual abuse reported to law enforcement are by perpetrators known to the victim. And of that percentage, *34% are family members. 

This is not a subject many people want to discuss, and this makes it particularly difficult for victims to speak about their experiences, especially when it has occurred within their family. The shame traps the experience inside victims and often leads to them blaming themselves.

The goal of “TO KILL A WOLF”  is to show the power of speaking up, not necessarily through confrontation, every situation is different–  but by sharing the burden, we open the door to truly healing.  Though we know this film will resonate with those who have had such experiences, we hope this narrative will also  lead to a better understanding of this nuanced topic for a broader audience.

 “If you just want to talk…” Please reach out.