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Independent Lens (1999)

S27E7 Keep Quiet and Forgive

Mar 23, 2026 Season 27 Episode 7 Documentary

Thirty years after her own assault, Lizzie takes a stand against her Amish community's silence regarding sexual abuse. She spearheads a movement aimed at aiding fellow Amish and Mennonite survivors in their journeys through trauma, faith, and familial relationships. With unique access, Keep Quiet and Forgive documents Lizzie and other survivors as they strive to shift the narrative from “forgive and forget” to one focused on healing and justice.