Miss America By Day
Miss America By Day
Marilyn Van Derbur 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.
"Miss America by Day” is a documentary Short film based on the award-winning book of same title, which details Marilyn Van Derbur's personal story from triumph to tragedy to rebirth while also providing a message of courage, resilience, hope and love.
Evening screening Sept 17th: After the film you will have the opportunity to meet Marilyn & the Filmmakers
"Miss America by Day” is a documentary Short film based on the award-winning book of same title, which details Marilyn Van Derbur's personal story from triumph to tragedy to rebirth while also providing a message of courage, resilience, hope and love.
Evening screening Sept 17th: After the film you will have the opportunity to meet Marilyn & the Filmmakers
Genre
Documentary Short,
Documentary
Runtime
40
Language
English
Played at
West L.A.
Royal
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