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Drumshambo · 08/10/2021 20:03

Went to see the film on Wednesday. I had no idea whatsoever that she had her first child at thirteen years old. She had another child a coup!e of years later. It was never stated explicitly but the strong implication was that she had been abused by a family friend, and he was the father of her children.
Anyone seen the film? It was pretty disturbing.

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Alpacinoshoohaa · 08/10/2021 21:09

Op I have no awareness of this film is it new or a re release!

I really admire her music and know little about her life.

Drumshambo · 10/10/2021 09:42

Film has been out about a week. Quite eye opening really, I too love her music,

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MissMinutes24 · 10/10/2021 10:12

I also went to see it and like you, knew absolutely nothing about her life. Was horrified to find out she'd been raped as a child multiple times. Absolutely dreadful. She was an amazing woman.

The film is great albeit disturbing.

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