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Torn Pieces

Short film based on true events about a young girl growing up in an abusive home life, who through horrific events, finds her way to happiness by breaking the cycles of abuse in her family.

  • Christina Williams
    Director
    Torn Pieces
  • Christina Williams
    Writer
    Torn Pieces
  • Christina Williams
    Producer
    Torn Pieces
  • Lillian Searcy
    Key Cast
    "Little Girl"
  • Shelby Vaughn
    Key Cast
    "Grown Daughter"
  • Laura Searcy
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Greg Herndon
    Key Cast
    "Father"
  • Bradford Norris
    Key Cast
    "Attacker"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Music Video, Short, Other
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 16, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Christina Williams

My name is Christina Williams and I am a first time director, producer, and writer of a short film and music video titled "Torn Pieces." I also wrote, recorded, and performed the song used in the film with the same title. I have been writing songs for over 30 years and acting for 10 years. I decided to write this script and song based on true events from my personal experience as a child growing up in a life of abuse, but coming out of it as a survivor. After experiencing many tragedies as a child and teen, I was able to break the abusive cycles from my family and become a happy, healthy adult. I wanted to tell the story through the eyes of the child so that people could finally understand how it feels to be a child growing up and having to endure these things. I want to give a voice to children and teens. I hope to save lives by encouraging them, making them aware that they are not alone in their suffering, and that there is hope for their future, despite the abuse they have suffered. If I can save one young person's life, then it was all worth it.

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Director Statement

I make movies that I believe in. My journey is writing and directing both scripts and songs based on true events concerning issues happening around the world. I bring awareness and shine light through the darkest moments of life.