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“He Hit Me Four Times” Premieres at The East Point Peachtree Village International Film Festival
A Short Film by Deidra L. McEachern
HE ONLY HIT ME FOUR TIMES. We are pleased to announce the release of, “He Only Hit Me Four Times’, to be screened at the Peachtree Village International Film Festival, taking place Nov. 7 – Nov. 10, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. This riveting short film is about an educated woman who excuses the domestic violence she occasionally experiences until she is finally facedwith just how deadly abuse can be.THE ACTORS 1.0. Browne delivers a five-star stellar performance in the lead role of Patience Love, an educated woman who is forced to face the danger of the domestic violence that she’s downplayed for several years. Antione Avery masterfully embodies the lead male role of MaxLove, Patience’s abusive husband,The film sheds light on domestic violence,who grows increasingly possessivefostering awareness of and encouraging openof her and jealous of he. Madriddialogue about this critical issue. It addresses thisShorts Film Festival’s 2024 Bestserious societal problem in an open, honest, andSupporting Actress Winner, Teleahunfiltered way. Typically, there is not enoughJoy McEachern artfully delivers andiscussion surrounding causes and solutions tounforgettable performance in the domestic violence. And often when the subject isrole of Jasmine Floyd, Patience’s fly, discussed, the victims are believed to come fromhappy-go-lucky friend, who also is a undesirable backgrounds, then blamed for the victimof abuse and adds an situations they find themselves in. This movie aimsunexpected twist to the story.to change the way we view the abused throughThese actors will leave youpowerful reminders that victims are victims andwondering what you can to do tothey can come from all walks of life.end the domestic violence cycle.WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY DEIDRA L. MCEACHERN
