A Paedophile In My Family: Surviving Dad (Channel 4 Wednesday 31 May 2023)

A Paedophile In My Family: Surviving Dad airs Wednesday 31 May 2023 on Channel 4.

Documentary that gets incredibly personal as it follows Emily, a mother, businesswoman, and media professional with an apparently ideal life. Emily has kept the weight of her father’s sexual abuse of her as a child a secret from her friends and coworkers.

Now that he’s out on parole, Emily is thinking about confronting the man who has controlled her life for so long. She contacts her former teachers, friends, and mother in an effort to learn more about how she was able to keep her abuse secret for so long.

Emily is shocked by what she perceives as her father’s manipulation and cowardice, and her quest for knowledge brings her back in contact with the police officers who handled her case. She wonders if it’s worth it to reopen old wounds, but she’s determined to aid others in her situation.

Emotionally resonant and instructive, A Paedophile in My Family: Surviving Dad depicts the long-term effects of abuse and demonstrates the value of facing the past and finding one’s voice. Emily’s story highlights the importance of providing resources to abuse survivors and the strength of the human spirit.

A Paedophile In My Family: Surviving Dad airs Wednesday 31 May 2023 at 9.00pm on Channel 4

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