14 Nov 2014
An Open Secret
An investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry.
Broken Places
An exploration into why some children are severely damaged by early adversity while others are able to thrive. By revisiting childhood trauma victims profiled decades ago, we learn how their experiences shaped their lives as adults.
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Jay O. Sanders Narrator (voice)
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