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Blake Livelys latest film is a nuanced portrayal of an abusive relationship.

Unfortunately, her interviews about domestic violence during the films promotion have fallen flat.

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Someone very close to me has been struggling with a relationship that has mirrored Lilys closely….

Prior to my involvement in this film, she had not heard of the book.

It was only then that she read it.

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She credits Colleens book and subsequently this film with saving her life, he wrote.

The amount of women Ive known who have been victims of abuse is staggering.