HOLLOW WATER

Hollow Water is home to 450 people--many of them victims of sexual abuse within their families. By law the offenders were the responsibility of the justice system. But jail had not stopped offenders in the past. This small community chose to bring the offenders home to face justice in a community healing and sentencing circle. Based on traditional practices that are grounded in Native American spirituality, this unique model is reuniting families and healing both victims and their offenders. This documentary charts the moving journey of one family, torn apart by years of abuse, which struggles to confront their past. This is a powerful tribute to one community's ability to heal and change and a compelling look at an alternative justice system, which emphasizes healing and rebuilding.