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He Only Hit Me Four Times

An educated woman excuses the domestic violence she experiences until she is faced with the undeniable truth of how tragic the consequences of abuse can be.

  • Deidra Laquito McEachern
    Director
  • Deidra Laquito McEachern
    Writer
  • Jimmie Lee Ward, Jr.
    Producer
  • IO Brown
    Key Cast
    "Patience Love"
  • Antione Avery
    Key Cast
    "Max Love"
  • Teleah Joy McEachern
    Key Cast
    "Jasmine Floyd"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 5, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    11,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Deidra Laquito McEachern

Deidra L. McEachern, an attorney turned author turned screenwriter/director, hails from Saginaw, MI, and currently resides in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan area. Her literary journey began in 2021 with the novel A (W)HOLE IN HER HEART, igniting a passion for writing. In the subsequent year, she ventured into a new realm: screenwriting. Her debut production, HE ONLY HIT ME FOUR TIMES, a short film she both wrote and directed, offers a candid exploration of the pervasive issue of domestic violence and the lives it shatters.

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Director Statement

Creating the short film, HE ONLY HIT ME FOUR TIMES, was important to me. As an attorney and just as a woman in general, I've seen how domestic violence tears families apart and often repeats itself through generations. The film aims to highlight this critical issue, encourage open discussions, and foster awareness. It addresses this serious societal problem in an open, honest, and unfiltered way. I feel that there's not enough dialogue surrounding domestic violence. When it is discussed, the victims are often seen as coming from undesirable backgrounds and are frequently blamed for the situations they find themselves in. Not enough attention is given to why victims find themselves in these positions or to workable solutions. The film challenges myths, acknowledges the real dangers of domestic violence, and offers hope to victims. It is my hope that this film will spark honest dialogue focusing less on where the victims come from and more on prevention and restoration. Prayerfully, it will also change the view of those looking from the outside in and lead to sustainable positive changes.