The Last Straw (Domestic Violence Short Film)

[@sallyclay1974]

Life is short. It's difficult enough to exist on this planet, without being abused. If a guy slaps u, punches u, is verbally abusive, that person will always do it again. Apologies mean nothing.

[@commandericeman8588]

This goes for women too.

[@TiffanyMarieMorris]

learned this the hard way

[@tracieratliff2672]

The truth, it only escalated with my ex husband until I knew one day he would kill me, & so glad I got out~

[@natnaelberhanu-i8w]

There’s a .00000001% chance the abuser stops and changes their behavior

[@HolyDeathVoodooQueenDarkOne]

She needs a friend like me. I would love to help her

[@shenellbryan1350]

Abusive men are crazy . Filled with no remorse and filled with HATE.

[@johnbrown6250]

yassss queen- Charles A Starks

[@VeronicaMaudePieters]

So true

[@GratefulDaughter1]

The men need professional help, not love from a vulnerable woman...

[@azariahjackson7616]

Okay but she mad pretty 😍

[@Tootoxictoturnback]

Those are Monet’s genes

[@CGdone]

I remember a woman telling her pastor that her husband was abusing her. He was so angry, that he took several other guys with him to the house and beat the crap out of that guy. He never hit his wife again. I wish more pastors were like that.The point to all that? If the abuser knows that there will be dire consequences for his actions, he'll think twice before doing them. If he knows he can get away with it, then he will. Bullies always follow the same patterns. They're cowards at heart. So glad she left before saying, "I do..." Freedom is a beautiful thing. Really good story and production quality.

[@tracyjacksonjackson4221]

That seems to work for most abusers. They will either get it together or leave. Either way the spouse/ partner is better off.

[@maryamfrench9660]

W pastor

[@nogooddeedgoesunpunishedng3814]

It is like that in some families too. When I was growing up and man put his hands on a woman in my family, a posse of male family members would confront the guy and whip his ass. That stopped the physical abuse; however, most of the time the emotional and verbal abuse continued. That is why I say ladies need to leave at the first sign of any kind of abuse period.

[@janinemuller5797]

and therein lies the rub, failed heterosexual male governance started with theology and a societal behavioral punishment approach.

[@mercythingz9816]

Im glad for the victim, but I wouldn’t stay

[@emkeyd7663]

This deserves so much more attention

[@AllenObisesan]

Thanks...Appreciate this

[@tracieratliff2672]

Yah, of all the ones I've seen so far, this one really touched me, hit a nerve with me, very well made~

[@midamason5567]

so much better

[@daydaphne2207]

Well now she’s a famous actor for 50 cent

[@AlmondJoie]

Her smile at the end was beautiful! How I wish that all domestic violence situations could end this way!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕

[@bearhugzfam649]

I think something that's important to understand is that often when abusers say they're sorry, that they don't know what came over them, that they're ashamed, that they don't want to be that kind of person, etc. etc. they often are telling the truth. Some abusers do it on purpose or manipulatively with no desire or intention to ever change, but a lot of abusers genuinely do lose control. They don't understand why they behave the way they do, and they don't know how to stop it, which is why they *cannot* change until they get long-term professional help. I'm actually decent friends with one of my former abusers who got help like that and is a decent person now after 8 years of meds and therapy, and he'll be the first to admit that what he did wasn't okay and he didn't have control of it. I think it's important to understand this for two reasons: one, to understand why so many victims of abuse sympathise with their abuser. Because they live with them, they love them, they care about them, and they know that it's real when they say they're sorry and they don't want to be that guy. A lot of people like that come from abuse themselves or they're genuinely struggling with other issues (my abuser for instance became abusive after his dad died, when he developed serious depression). It's easy to look at an abusive relationship and see only the abuse, but that's not what the victim sees. The second though is to understand that because the abuser doesn't understand what they're doing, why, or how to change it, that means they CANNOT change, no matter how much they might genuinely want to, without prolonged professional help. They cannot just decide not to do it again, no matter how much they might want to. It's not that they won't change - often it's that they cannot, at least not under their current circumstances, and there's nothing anyone can do to cause that change, including them. Once you understand that, and you understand why that change cannot and thus will definitely not happen, you start to understand why leaving them is necessary, even if hating them isn't.

[@jeannerogers7085]

Excellent analysis.

[@FRANCESCA01234]

I agree.

[@tequilashots875]

This was a great short! She left but so many women stay. Some end up dead and others in prison because they finally snapped.

[@sampsonlittle7368]

“But you have to stay here with me. Who else am I going to throw my self hatred, guilt and shame on? I need you to be my scape goat punching bag.”

[@mirandarebecca3646]

If he hits you once he will hit you again. My mothers words.

[@BlackFairy-zk7wl]

Same

[@katia-k6k]

Shes right, once it starts it never stops.

[@jeniamoore5037]

Great short film. I, too experienced this before. I am free for the rest of my life from a man thinking they own me. I married myself, and I will take loving myself to the grave.

[@reeniecostillo2565]

Thank goodness she finally got up and stood for herself ..I'm so relieved she left him. Amen .

[@shohinidutta7634]

Why is this not getting more attention...like wtf...this is so good..

[@AllenObisesan]

Shohini Dutta thanks 🙏🏽

[@moniquefalu7296]

This was really a good short! This actress is Beautiful. I'm so glad she chose herself in the end. Domestic violence is so real...smh. this short needs more spotlight.

[@SunayanaSB1998]

Her smile in the end is the most satisfying thing 😌

[@rosamondmaylor5558]

The sad thing about abuse is lots of women are not thought to luv themself first. They think the luv of a man is what makes them worthy. Mother's start teaching your daughters they are No. #1 before anything or anyone. To all my sisters out there in abusive relationships, know you are loved. Your heavenly father has you

[@wade1593]

Diana would never let this slide

[@brianaashley8636]

What an inspiring and powerful short film. This deserves way more attention😭❤️

[@AllenObisesan]

Briana Morger thanks for such a heartfelt feedback, really appreciate this 🙏🏽

[@JãiyiaLovebugWilson]

I agree 💯

[@villagebound61]

She's gorgeous 💛❤💙 this was an awesome film...i can relate...love yourself..things only get worse..leave before it's to late ❤💛

[@annealexander6060]

😢

[@LovelyFlyShy]

I am going through this now with my kids dad. I am so depressed. This was a good film.

[@AllenObisesan]

The Life of ShyShy wow, so sorry to hear you going through this...hope everything works out for good 🙏🏽...Thanks for the feedback!

[@chrisreed5505]

I hope you get through it💜💙

[@marcusmaxwell1174]

Call cops for he kill u

[@meandyou3045]

The Life of ShyShy leave him your kid should not be going through that or is gonna go through that

[@alanalambert1178]

The life of shy shy please please leave I beg you. Do it for your kids. I beg you. They dont change. Some can with intense behavioural therapy and that may never happen or can take years. GET THE HELL OUT BECAUSE YOUR IN HELL. This is not love. Your kids dont need this. Get out before it's too late or he hurts the kids as a revenge. Go to a shelter far away with your children. You can make it. Get a gun for protection as these abusers can KILL learn self defense. You owe it to yourself.

[@jasminewhitner12]

That smile let you know she is free from everything she went though

[@yourfavbbw94]

she is gorgeous😍.. her features and eyes..but i dropped tears😞 watching this.. i was in an abusive relationship it was over after a month.... i dont play that shit.. the first time you show me you crazy as hell..im gone ✌

[@xoxsupercavexox]

fantastically writing, directing and acting, this film deserves way more views and likes

[@AllenObisesan]

Thanks for the feedback 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@detrajackson5992]

OMG her skin and face at 5:18... flawless. She is stunning!

[@AlmondJoie]

The camera adores her!📸

[@Tootoxictoturnback]

Monet Tejada’s genes are in her

[@cherellethewriterward5267]

You that's Diana from Power II:Ghost! Woww!

[@jsolofilms2945]

Wow. So much emotion in this. Great story.

[@AllenObisesan]

JSoloFilms thanks for the feedback

[@jsolofilms2945]

Teeflamezfilms no problem! A story like this deserves recognition!

[@MrTonyeric30]

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[@MrTonyeric30]

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[@nancyblank5979]

I've been in her shoes. It felt so great to see her smile.

[@kathleensantos5358]

Yeah,me too..

[@Achessnutt]

Absolutely enthralling...the acting was perfect...the toothpaste was a metaphor for " any little damn thing". Abusers don't need a reason...just your very existance..presence..is warrant enough for a beating...i wore black eyes and busted lips like makeup for 13 years..beaten isolated tortured..starved...but it all comes down to you or them....either years of abuse can break and rob you or make you into a badass who can walk through fire....that smile that she gives at the end...was victory felt so deeply...thank you for making this..anyway for me to help or participate please let me know ..Angela chessnutt

[@midamason5567]

13 years old girl

[@midamason5567]

14 years old girl

[@midamason5567]

12 years old girl

[@midamason5567]

12 years boy

[@startinajackson606]

Hi there would you like to do a Live with me on IG about what you’ve been through. I’m a survivor as well and I’m writing books about DV.

[@imhislady1014]

Finally, A story with a happy ending..💞

[@S2375wattage]

If you're not ready to go through a breakup, you're not ready to date. If you wouldn't be able to leave if it got bad, you're not ready to move in together. If you couldn't handle a divorce, you're not ready to get married. Periodt. Go for it! Be in love and hopefully everything will work out but don't ever set yourself up to be stuck.

[@celestialpickle5765]

You clearly know nothing about abusive relationships. If youre insinuating she should just be able to leave then youre incredibly ignorant.

[@choccocker]

No wait thats. Really good advice.

[@S2375wattage]

​@@celestialpickle5765I probably wouldn't be thinking about being ready before I enter into a relationship if I knew nothing about abusive relationships. I probably wouldn't even realize how easy it is to get stuck.

[@jewelhaines8842]

Who else was smiling with her at the end when she was riding in the car??! 🥰

[@erinjohnson4273]

I was

[@maelentrewela2395]

We gaslight ourselves. We hold up this facade for the monster at home. Leave. Don't hold up a mask of respectability and honor. I did for 8 years. It ruined my health, and left me penniless. Get out. Stay out. Go no contact. Run. Run. Run. Leave! No one deserves this life, nothing you do or say deserves physical, mental, financial, emotional or sexual abuse. NOTHING! You deserve so much better than this. Don't let him (or her) win over you. Walk out the champion because you win then. 🏆

[@Lisa-mg3ms]

I'm so sorry you went through that. God bless you sweetheart

[@kaelynnjackson5390]

This is the girl from Power Book 2! If any of y'all have seen that, you know who I'm talking about 😀 I love her.

[@TheOmniMic]

Riiiight!

[@shaialkhlifat3100]

Omg she’s so beautiful she favors janelle monáe to me. So many beautiful women lose to their confidence and develop low self-esteem due to low life losers such as his character. Women you please know your worth you deserve so much better than this. Love does not hurt...and it is definitely not the representation of the colors black, purple or blue.. on your skin nor the mental disruption of negative thoughts. You deserve better and I would know because I was here once and it took me almost 7 years to get out...now I’m happily married and I feel like my husband treats me like a queen all because of his love that he shows me not just tells me. I wouldn’t trade him for anything in this world and I am glad God gave me the strength to leave my abuser when I did because I would have not met my husband if I had stayed. Know your worth don’t stay because you are deceived by the words I love you along with a slap in the face or a slander behind it. Stay encouraged ❤️

[@midamason5567]

l love you along

[@midamason5567]

black purple blue so much

[@midamason5567]

so beautiful bro boys

[@inlovewithkenn]

All this over toothpaste? I’m so happy she left him at the end. I feel so good for her😁😇

[@ashleywilder3895]

both of their acting is amazing, they did great!

[@ellamoore3522]

Dude this made me cry.

[@AllenObisesan]

Ella Moore 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jonyettasalter9864]

Ella Moore me to

[@nariayhzaria5074]

I smiled so hard at the end😢

[@AllenObisesan]

Zaria Katzz that must be refreshing 😁, thanks for the feedback 🙏🏽

[@jenniemuller5341]

The scene of her closing the door was filmed perfectly. The way the light was on her and you could still see the man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻great good with the camera work/ editing

[@AllenObisesan]

Jennifer Muller thanks 🙏🏽

[@randomwillams2060]

She went from doing films to being in tv shows and movies🔥

[@Darkskinnnyema]

What’s her movies?

[@Tootoxictoturnback]

@@Darkskinnnyemashe’s not in movies, she’s in a TV show and it’s PowerBook ii Ghost

[@lavenderflowers1075]

It doesn't matter how pretty you are, a foolish man is a foolish man; he will always attack you.

[@curtishatwatson579]

I love how she just left at the end🥺 because some women’s don’t even get a chance to escape or leave their abuser because they are trapped 💔

[@iiheartherr._]

“You can break my body, But u can not break my soul”.Shit is sad these days I really feel her pain😔💔

[@TiffanyMarieMorris]

THE TOOTHPASTE ON THE MIRROR LMAOOOOOO YES HUNNY!

[@startswithq8823]

The cinematography here is outstanding OMG

[@AllenObisesan]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@evettevasquez9378]

Her smile at the end. 🥺🥹

[@mayapearson3745]

Omg beautiful ❤️Love how she’s smiling at the end

[@edwardalexcarey8771]

y’all are good actors

[@blazeholbert2562]

This needs to get so much more attention.... I’ve been through it before and it never gets as much attention as needed.

[@AllenObisesan]

Blaze Holbert 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lql1094]

It gets attention, but ultimately people get tired of watching victims chose the lifestyle. They're like addicts, and other people have their own lives to live. Even if he takes care of you financially, it doesn't matter. When he kills you, which he will, none of that financial help will me a thing.

[@StarJohnnyProductions]

It's never EVER okay to abuse a woman, let alone anyone.

[@tangelachapman7868]

This Was Done So Well, The Power Moments When She Stood Up For Herself Was Everything. The Late Great Tina Turner Move Was The Best. 🙌🙏❤️👏

[@marabevan6524]

One of the better movies on this subject.

[@tiannajames6014]

Chocolate drop fine. I ain't gay though. I'm not going to lie he almost got me when he tried the "marriage" thing only because that was cute how he did it. But this was a great film!♥️ Almost had me emotional over here. 😫😭

[@AllenObisesan]

tianna james glad you didn’t fall for his “marriage” stunt 😂...really, thanks for the feedback 🙏🏽

[@tiannajames6014]

@@AllenObisesan Thank you the film was great!👏

[@lql1094]

It's hard to fathom the delusion. Would a marriage proposal really be seen as endearing coming from someone who just gave you two black eyes?🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@ddross9111]

tianna james He’d have to come a lot stronger than fruit and croissants. I would have left the first time he even thought he wanted to hit me. Love is never abusive.

[@MrEccentricities]

even with "bruises" beautiful

[@elizabethdockcastle7570]

Beautiful cast amazing actors

[@AllenObisesan]

Elizabeth Dockcastle yes 👏🏽👏🏽

[@kathymc6497]

Beautifully done...I felt that last slap! Get out while you can....trust me.

[@commandericeman8588]

Bravo! Well acted and I'm glad she took the high road and didn't engage in violence but instead just left him.

[@MsRadinec78]

That was scary to watch because it was painfully similar to my life. Today I was abused and I had no choice but to call authorities. Never would I imagine my life would be like this with the man I gave up everything for. This is not life😢

[@theintrovertlifestyle1996]

I pray you're okay and doing well ❤.

[@kimberlyleak1522]

courage to change,,,,,, thanks for sharing

[@shekinah.campbell7184]

Did anyone feel that last punch?

[@mercedescooley7470]

Yesss.. My heart dropped when I heard him hit her so hard💔💔😑😂

[@amariasad9344]

@@mercedescooley7470 it ain't funny man

[@grahamboys828]

That punched shook me up

[@shirleykitchens5878]

And that punch was definitely "THE LAST STRAW." And I would've put his information on the internet. So no woman would date him He deserves to be alone.

[@roseprice8837]

I did

[@lazanamccrea-gl5rd]

This was a great film to see the actors were great each in every day woman’s in also males go through domestic violence some lose there life’s just khow your not alone in god loves you ❤

[@opportunityknox8575]

Never believe an abuser, run, get out of there. There is help and a new life waiting for you.

[@splendidtime1]

She is an awesome actress. She is ready for the big time. Keep doing it. You made me cry.

[@calicosgroove6375]

Bravo, bravo love it! Yasss Bravo

[@AllenObisesan]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@frankiebradley619]

Leave... That's not love. He's a fxxxxx coward. Love yourself n God

[@anthonyr.griffinjr]

Beautifully done. Acting 10/10

[@Crashgotoohard]

He’s too good of an actor, he might really beat women

[@blessingsgqada9707]

I was just thinking that.

[@tracieratliff2672]

All I know is I recognize him from other shows acting & he was good at acting many characters, so Idk, but I respect your opinion.. this is the closest short film that reminds me of my ex before I got out~

[@Crashgotoohard]

@@tracieratliff2672 good to know, have a good weekend!

[@tracieratliff2672]

@@Crashgotoohard You too, take care! :)

[@acolley2891]

Maybe he was just abused by his father when he was young. He would know firsthand in that case.

[@magathaebai7745]

This is heartbreaking and I am very sorry that she had to go through that. She did not deserve that at all and I hope that things will get better for her. She is way too smart and pretty to be put in a bad situation like this.😪😪😪😪😪❤❤❤❤

[@startinajackson606]

Excellent, wow. Great actors and the script was spellbinding

[@TANAPHELICE]

Very inspiring film. I hope someone finds healing through what you’ve presented here. I loved how you captured her in the spotlight of the dark room. Beautifully done.

[@pamelaharris-murphy3668]

Omg the ending was beautiful i was about to cry

[@sarahnjagi5294]

Beautiful acting. Powerful message

[@samanthaacosta3067]

Beautifully Ending😁 No woman be treated that way. GodBless🙏🏽StaySafe.

[@Jenngail22]

This hit home so hard. I cried and cried. This is my life right now. I am gonna leave. I am gonna get away.

[@LuigisFutureWifey]

Please don so safely!

[@gangsofanime1609]

Woww I love this girl eyes and soo pretty ❤️❤️😍😍

[@harlemwoodstudios]

Amazing work!

[@trishosheaChelseaqueen53]

Great content,so glad she left.

[@crownedneptune]

He played the hell out that part 🔥🔥

[@FudiiahookeHair]

This movie should be titled “Over my dead body”. I was mad throughout 😂😂. I enjoyed it, thank you.

[@Tootoxictoturnback]

Over his dead body because Monet and Lorenzo woulda haunt his ass down

[@jessicajones2618]

The actress in this short film is Diana from the hit Starz series Power book 2: Ghost. Also,I would like to say that “Abuse is never OK”. Just leave.

[@leahh4727]

Really really well done....👍

[@rahanna17]

This was great and I know she was finally Happy.😊

[@schannstewart9385]

Really good acting

[@willowclay3137]

Narcissists only feed off of your energy supply!

[@strange_and_magnificent]

She’s beautiful 😍!

[@venus6905]

Great Video 🙏👍

[@boromy21]

I'm a NYFA graduate. Great job!!!

[@robinwilliams7118]

I loved this. That smile after reminded me of myself

[@futuremelina]

Right off the bat a man asking for money is a red flag. That's a joke in itself.

[@asiaarae1]

That was so beautiful 😢❤️

[@AllenObisesan]

Asiaa Arae World thanks for the feedback

[@shalenaporter18]

Spreading the domestic violence awareness.

[@carolmiranda2814]

That smile of FRESH AIR feels sooo gooood. 😀👏

[@whoishe113]

Good work letoya powerfamily

[@TYE2020]

Subscribed keep on shining like u do follow where your heart goes 👍🏾 stay positive always be yourself

[@chrisreed5505]

I love it💜

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

Very well portrayed!

[@rainrowan4939]

Brilliant actors x

[@BlackTriadEntertainmentGroup]

Well done powerful and thought provoking...

[@c.b.jersey7304]

Very good job

[@choccocker]

8:56 oh that. hit really deep. reawakened some bad memorjes but hey. Speaking still feels real good.