Agency - English program:.Studio D. Agency:.Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in collaboration with the Federal Women's Film Program. Study guide available.

Director, Tina Horne ; producer, Gerry Rogers, Tina Horne ; executive producer, Kathleen Shannon ; cinematography, Zoe Dirse ; sound, Norma Denys ; editing, Sidonie Kerr ; sound editing, Jackie Newell ; re-recording, Hans Peter Strobl ; music, Judith Gruber-Stitzer.

Narrator, Holly Dressel.

Recorded 1986.

Sylvie's Story is part of the series The Next Step, which examines the services needed by and available to battered women. The film recreates the experience of Sylvie, a battered woman who seeks shelter in a Montréal transition house. Faced with the threat of violence, loneliness, the lack of financial resources or information about services, the victim is often understandably reluctant to seek help. The film emphasizes the importance for women of speaking out and sharing their experiences with other women. The film also points out the role of the transition house in putting the battered woman in touch with appropriate legal and social services.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Description based on online resource; title from title screen (National Film Board of Canada, viewed 2023-08-10).