CultNEWS101 Weekend Edition: Beyond the Fence Indie Film Feature

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Learn more about the upcoming indie film about four sisters born and raised in a cult and their fight to escape --

Beyond the Fence Weekend Newsletter Feature:

Beyond the Fence is an hour-and-a-half coming-of-age drama about four sisters who fight to escape the violent cult they were raised in. The script won the 2023 Virginia Screenwriting competition, and the producing team has worked on numerous acclaimed projects, including Academy-award nominated "Rustin" (2023). Beyond the Fence is an unapologetically feminist coming-of-age tragedy depicting the gruesome reality of gender-based violence to raise awareness and demand change. It's a subtle, slow-burning response to recent cultural conversations on the female experience. The script embraces realism, in all its grit, grime, and gore. We follow four girls, at various stages of adolescence, living in a male-led, high-control environment. The characters are thrust into situations of domestic abuse, sexual violence, coercion, confrontation, and armed conflict. Beyond the Fence is a story about sisterhood, family, loss, survival, death, and sacrifice.

Beyond the Fence Trailer:

Content Warning: Beyond the Fence contains gender-based violence, including domestic abuse, sexual assault, and violence against women. Themes explored may be especially difficult for survivors of high-control groups or relationships. Viewer discretion is advised. The production team has provided a list of emergency and survivor specific resources for our audience. *Click here to watch the trailer on Youtube*

Ways to Support the Film:

1. Purchase a copy of Beyond the Fence: Now available! The book is available for purchase on Amazon for $17.50. If you live in Virginia, you can attend the official book launch and coffee reception! Come chat with us about taking Beyond the Fence to the big screen! If you would like to attend, please see the Facebook Event Page Here.

2. Donate to our Filmmaking Fund: All profits and donations go towards the making and distribution of our independently produced films. Currently we are raising funds to cover development costs for our upcoming feature film, Beyond the Fence. You can donate here.

3. Keep up with the Project:

• Keep up with the project on Instagram at @beyondthefencemovie
• Subscribe to updates on the site: https://incrediblyokayfilms.square.site/
• Help us spread the word and share: https://www.beyondthefencemovie.com/

Beyond the Fence Team:

• Writer | Director | Producer : Lindsey Paulette
• Executive Producer: Ashlen Hilliard
• Creative Producer: Zoë Bowen Smith
• Producer: Hannah K Phipps
• Line Producer: Wa'ad Adam
• Documentary Producer: Dalton Okolo

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