This film is presented by: Jonathan and Susan Knopf.
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Marilyn Van Derbur Atler had a fairytale life. She appeared to have it all--from a prominent family, crowned Miss America, enjoyed a successful television career, sought-after as a motivational speaker, named "Outstanding Woman Speaker in America", married to her high school sweetheart, and raising a beautiful daughter. But at age 53, she revealed a sinister secret of trauma and shame: Marilyn had been a victim of childhood incest at the hands of her father. Her courageous public disclosure changed her life -- from one of celebrity -- to healer of tens of thousands of abuse survivors.
- Year2019
- Runtime40 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereColorado
- DirectorRick Higgins, Bill Ranshaw
- ProducerElizabeth Heid, Toni Glymin, Tad Michael Wheeler
- Co-ProducerBecky Martinez, Rebecca Robbins, Eric Neeper
- ComposerLisa Downing
This film is presented by: Jonathan and Susan Knopf.
Want to enhance your viewing experience? Purchase a Festival-To-Go bag, valued at $75+, to better enjoy your Virtual Festival (plus, we’d love to see you at the office)!
Marilyn Van Derbur Atler had a fairytale life. She appeared to have it all--from a prominent family, crowned Miss America, enjoyed a successful television career, sought-after as a motivational speaker, named "Outstanding Woman Speaker in America", married to her high school sweetheart, and raising a beautiful daughter. But at age 53, she revealed a sinister secret of trauma and shame: Marilyn had been a victim of childhood incest at the hands of her father. Her courageous public disclosure changed her life -- from one of celebrity -- to healer of tens of thousands of abuse survivors.
- Year2019
- Runtime40 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereColorado
- DirectorRick Higgins, Bill Ranshaw
- ProducerElizabeth Heid, Toni Glymin, Tad Michael Wheeler
- Co-ProducerBecky Martinez, Rebecca Robbins, Eric Neeper
- ComposerLisa Downing