HE ONLY HIT ME FOUR TIMES, 25min., USA
Directed by Deidra Laquito McEachern
An educated woman excuses the domestic violence she experiences, until she is faced with undeniable truth of how tragic the consequences can be..

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I am an attorney and over my career I've worked on several domestic relations cases, some involving domestic violence. I've also see friends, family, and even myself have fallen victim to domestic violence. I wanted to spread the word that DV victims come from all walks of life, are present in all social, economical, and educational spheres. Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence. Even if you are not beaten regularly no DV should be acceptable. If you are a victim you should seek help to get out of the relationship. Period!!!

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

It took me approximately 6 months from start to finish.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?

I would describe this film as enlightening and moving.

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

The biggest obstacle I faced in completing this film was obtaining all of the locations. The location I'd planned to use for the urgent care scene became unavailable at the last minute. I was facing a time deadline. Also, I had to make the locations I got versatile enough to double for several scenes.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

I was very pleasantly surprised when I watched the audience feedback. Then I was grateful and humbled. It was clear that the viewers actually got the message that I was trying to portray.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?

I had written a novel and I heard about a film-making class. I'd written a play and I wanted to turn my novel into a film. That's how it all began.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?

I typically don't watch films more than once. But I have seen Friday, Malcolm X, 12 Angry Men, Shawshank Redemption, Casa Blanca, Love and Basketball, Gone With the Wind, Imitation of Life, The Wizard of Oz, and Forest Gump. Ph and It's A Wonderful Life more than once. So, I guess I've seen a few more than once. It's hard to say which I've seen the most. But if I had to guess I would say It's a Wonderful Life. (I know, long answer. Lol)

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?

If there were more information for how filmmakers to get movies seen on a larger scale that would help.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?

I love the platform. It made showcasing my film to festivals easy. It also, made me aware of film festivals I had not even heard of before.

10. What is your favorite meal?

My favorite meal is steak and lobster.

11. What is next for you? A new film?

Next, I will try to get my film, "He Only Hit Me Four Times" shown via tv steaming or a television network.