''Silent Voices'' is a 2005

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in the United Kingdom written for the Community Channel by

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"based on interviews with over 100 people affected by domestic violence in the UK," according to the British Film catalogue. The film weaves together seven stories presented as monologues by seven actors.The British Films Catalogue ''Silent Voices''
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. The music was written by

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. In 2008 ''Silent Voices'' was released as a DVD. Part of the proceeds for each sale went to the charity NCDV (National Centre for Domestic Violence).DVD Monthly 2008
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Review in ''Empire Magazine''
'' DVD Monthly'' called the film "an eye-opening experience." ''

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'' gave it 3 stars of a possible 5, calling it a "stark uncompromising look at the realities of domestic violence."

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The Big Issue – interview with Paul Atherton written by Daisy Greenwell 17–24 November 2008Third Sector Magazine written by Hannah Jordan, Pg 2, "Charities Refuse Proceeds of DVD" 28 November 2008Silent Voices on The Community ChannelSilent Voices on Amazon.co.uk
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