Glaswegian writer to talk about her own abusive relationship in film

The film, by Molly Geddes, is based on her own experience.

The screening of Where We Stop will take place at The Social Hub on Saturday, March 8.

The film is part of a campaign created by the Carter Center’s Inform Women Transform Lives initiative, Glasgow City Council, and the Glasgow Girls Club.

The campaign aims to raise awareness about violence against women and girls.

Molly, 22, who has been involved with the Glasgow Girls Club since she was 14, said: “This is a full-circle moment for me.

The film, by Molly Geddes, is based on her own experience (Image: Supplied) “Two years ago, while trying to navigate being in an abusive relationship myself, I reached out to Glasgow Girls Club, saying we should create something to help other lassies in my position.

“Never would I have thought that two years later, we’d be here.

“The response has been incredible.

“I have had so many – far too many – conversations with women who have experienced abuse, and I hope our campaign highlights some of the red flags to watch out for.

“This event is a chance to start a difficult conversation about violence against women. And to discuss how these issues are portrayed in the media, improve industry access, and celebrate women in the media.

“I’m excited to talk about our creative process: how we ensured real girls’ voices were at the heart of it all.“

The film was developed through focus groups, mentoring programmes, and Molly’s personal experiences of domestic violence.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion exploring themes such as creating activist media, engaging young women, alternative routes into film and media, the power of community, and the portrayal of violence against women and girls in the media.

Joining Molly on the panel will be producer-director Rachel Coburn, Danielle Reilly of Glasgow Women’s Aid, Professor of Creative Media Practice at Edinburgh Napier University Dr Kirsten Macleod, BAFTA award-winning documentary maker Sarah Howitt, and Glasgow-based academic and creative industries professional Becci Wallace.

The event will also feature live performances from students at All Saints High School and Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Lauren Rafferty.

An immersive photography exhibition by Francesca Morrison will offer a behind-the-scenes look at Where We Stop.

All donations and funds raised from the screening will go to Glasgow Women’s Aid.

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