Do I Have to Kill My Child...? – excerpt

A disturbing drama about a young mother who physically abuses her baby. Feeling overwhelmed and aware that she's not coping after the birth of her third child, she sends desperate cries for help. But her mother, husband, neighbour and clinic sister do not recognise the seriousness of the situation until the baby ends up in hospital with a fractured skull. 

A heart-wrenching film, with a powerful central performance from Jacki Weaver, that illustrates the experiences of many women who suffer from post-natal depression.

Theme warning: This film contains distressing scenes related to child abuse and post-natal mental health. It deals with mature themes that may be confronting for some viewers, including depictions of psychological distress and family violence.

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