I’m Not Dead Yet

What a powerful and moving film. It must have taken great strength of character to make it – well done.
To share such detail about your family’s life with the public shows your passion to prevent others from going through the life-changing ordeal that is child sexual abuse.
Working for child protection charity the Lucy Faithfull Foundation and Stop it Now! UK and Ireland, means I hear similar tales on a regular basis – seldom are they told with such clarity and sense of purpose.
You have captured the essence of the secretive nature of the abuser at the same time as highlighting the pain of those involved and their fight to hide what has happened to them.

Dear Elizabeth
Thank you for such a powerful portrayal of hidden abuse within the family. I hope it manages to get screened on BBC 1
Regards Di Shoreman

Technically perfect, sensitively handled and presented. I watched this memorable film for a second time only a short while later (on Freeview), it was that compelling. The viewer was, in the interests of great storytelling, spared any gratuitous approach to a difficult subject. Thank you, and your brave family.

This was a fantastically moving and fascinating piece. Although it it's obviously a dark subject it was handled with great care. The editing and music were stunning. Well done to all those involved especially Elizabeth. I hope watching the film has brought the family especially the sisters closer together.

Dear Elizabeth,

You are so brave to have created this film, and your family are courageous for allowing you to.

It demonstrated well the complicated dynamics created within the family when the sexual abuse of children takes place.

My hope is that they will all manage to bridge the gaps in their relationships.

All the best,
Helen Munt
Office Manager for The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
www.napac.org.uk

I was deeply moved by the film. I related to both sisters, as I have been affected by the same issue. I sincerely hope both sisters can come to some sort of relationship like me and my sister. It took years but I am so glad we have a relationship now.
Ruth is an amazing person, I hope both sisters realise how it did affect her, but she did not know how to cope.
The film was beautifully put together. The family footage was so moving when you realise the issues which have affected this family.
Once again thank you for this amazing film and I hope you all the success for your future and wish all your family well.

Thank you for telling the painful story of your family's history. Beautifully done.

I think you will be a great film maker, this was a remarkable achievement, very moving and reminded me why I agree with Phillip Larkin so much about families. I would watch anything you make and I hope you keep on making films. You have a remarkable eye and sense of timing.

An amazing documentary/film. What a sensibility. Watching those haunting images of the 'twins' when they were bunny rabbits and seeing one cry in front of the camera, and knowing that it was probably their father who took those images. Want more from you Elizabeth! Will watch anything you'll make.

Elizabeth, I know very little of film making but the archive footage use was beautiful. Not to diminish the effect that creative has, but the content will stay with me longer. Child abuse I do know more about from my work and I can't help but feel so utterly helpless and distraught hearing your mum talk - both about the unforgiveable abuse of trust and power by her parents, but also having nobody to turn to in order to escape, to be safe and truly loved. You have been so brave - it must have been an incredibly hard piece to make as daughter, niece and granddaughter of such sadness/denial and having the most open and honest attitude out of all involved.