Mary Knight Productions

12/17/2020

What is pelvic floor physical therapy?

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy has helped me heal from chronic pain and fibromyalgia. I want others to know about this specialty.

08/31/2020

Photobooth (Official Video)

Take a look at this! These are the twins who starred in my feature film "Sister Mary's Angel." Music/acting by Kris Angelis, Directed by Alix Angelis. Beautiful in every way!

Official music video for "Photobooth" from the "Pieces That Were Stolen" EP by Kris Angelis. Pre-order on iTunes now! bit.ly/stolenpiecesEP Starring: Kris An...

08/29/2020

Dear "Psychology Today": Believe Incest Survivors - Mad In America

Great article! And it references my documentary.

When it comes to entrenched narratives that silence incest survivors, mainstream media continues to propagate these harmful myths unchecked.

08/26/2020

Psychological Benefits of Delayed Recall of Abuse

As a little girl who was molested by both parents, delayed recall gave me a psychological vacation from the abuse. This essay focuses on this and other benefits of having recovered memories rather then continuous memories.

A blog about recovering from sexual abuse.

07/20/2020

2020 Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation Global Summit

One of the good things about the pandemic is virtual global conferences like this one! The sessions are free the day they occur. After that you can view all the conferences sessions but it costs about $100.

People from across sexual abuse and exploitation sectors, as well as a diverse range of backgrounds, gather to be better informed, equipped, and connected

07/16/2020

My Crazy Page

07/16/2020

My Parents Were KKK Members…. and Pedophiles

Extreme trigger warning........................................................................................................................................................................................................This is my eye witness account of a Ku Klux Klan atrocity that I witnessed as an 8 year old little girl.

When I watch footage of an arrogant police officer with skin the color of mine kneeling on the neck of a Black man pleading for his life…

07/16/2020

This is such an uplifting podcast! It focuses on what's strong, not on what's wrong.

Mary Knight Productions, Thank you for sharing your heart with me during our recent interview. (Click below to listen 👇 to Mary's courageous story of resilience) Listen on RSS.com, https://rss.com/podcasts/voicesofresilience/56007/

Meet Mary, Resilience Story #6, Filmmaker, Thriver, Resilience Unfolded...

Mary was sex-trafficked by her family when she was little. Her parents were also involved in child pornography. “My parents were pimps, “ she says. “I am an incest survivor and was abused in ritualistic ways, by men and women.”

Because of the abuse, she experienced during her childhood, she outlines how she has chronic pain, fibromyalgia. Despite this, Mary has ‘risen from the ashes’ and created a life for herself like no other.

Thank you so much again Mary for being so bold and sharing your story of resilience with me. What an honour.

#maryknightproductions #maryknight #amicrazy #resilience #childresilience #posttraumaticgrowth #filmmaker #narrator #strongwoman #brave #courage #resiliencestory #voicesofresilienceradio #resilienceunfolded #childhoodsexualabuse

https://rss.com/podcasts/voicesofresilience/56007/

02/14/2020

Hair Love | Oscar-Nominated Short Film (Full) | Sony Pictures Animation

I love this film!

Hair Love, an Oscar-nominated animated short film from Matthew A. Cherry, tells the heartfelt story of an African American father learning to do his daughter...

02/13/2020

Harvey Weinstein’s “False Memory” Defense and its Shocking Origin Story

Please read this article and let me know what you think. It is related to my film, "Am I Crazy? My journey to determine if my memories are true." I think discussion about this is long overdue.

A place where words matter

02/08/2020

Harvey Weinstein trial: Memory expert and UC Irvine professor Elizabeth Loftus testifies for defense

Weinstein defense expert witness Elizabeth Loftus was one of the interviewees in my documentary. She discounts my (recovered) memories....and the (continuous) memories of the Weinstein accusers.

Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus testified for the defense in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial Friday, laying out how, she says, memory can become distorted.

09/19/2019

The Price of Truth

A survivor of abuse from a Jewish ultra-orthodox childhood speaks out.

Genendy has vital insights about child sexual abuse, and her story of how she survived and thrived will leave you with tears in your eyes and inspiration in your heart.

Would you like to hear Genendy tell her story in person? Genendy will be on a US book tour in November. If you would like to hear her speak in your community, contact us.

And have you read her book yet? Don't forget to write a review on Amazon or Goodreads. And you can purchase your copy here. AND PLEASE SHARE!!!
https://store.bookbaby.com/book/The-Price-of-Truth1

09/11/2019

Mary Knight asks: 'Am I Crazy?'

I found out today the newspaper article is still online. The one about my 2017 premier showing of the documentary "Am I Crazy? My Journey to determine if my memories are true"
https://pamplinmedia.com/ttt/91-features/372833-256464-mary-knight-asks-am-i-crazy?wallit_nosession=1

The local filmmaker questions her own trauma in a new documentary, which will screen in Tigard.

07/05/2019

Just got this note from a new facebook friend:

Thanks for accepting my friend request. I watched your documentary and it has already had an amazing impact on my life. I have been struggling with the same questions you had for so many years. You've answered so much for me. We are not crazy. I look forward to learning more about you.💗

05/29/2019

Pediatrician molested countless children for decades, investigation confirms

Why is child abuse so much more common now? It's NOT. I hear people talk about child sexual abuse as though it's a recent phenomenon. This disturbing article is my response.

A late Manhattan pediatrician molested countless young patients over the course of decades, an investigation into his conduct has concluded. Dr. Reginald Archibald, who died in 2007, worked at Manh…

05/03/2019

Reaction to my personal documentary "Am I Crazy? My journey to determine if my memories are true:: "I watched your film and I think your story and journey are incredible. You have an important story to tell that will resonate with many."

Kate Amend, editor of Academy Award-winning Holocaust films: Into the Arms of Strangers (2001) and The Long Way Home (1997)

04/15/2019

LIFEBOAT TRAILER - 1 Minute

I know the editor of the Oscar nominated film. His name is Dan Sadowsky. He was one of the editors I considered hiring for my film. He ended up declining, but only after having spent about 10 hours reviewing footage for my project----free of charge. He gave me some valuable insights which helped me gain the confidence to edit my documentary myself. Take a look at the one minute trailer of Lifeboat, edited by Dan Sadowsky.

Trailer for LIFEBOAT documentary

04/11/2019

I enjoyed making the twins movie! The actors (and, yes, they were really twins) were wonderful! Here's photos of Alix Angelis, who played the lingerie model in my PG-13 film Sister Mary's Angel. Alix Angelis

I was just going through old photos and found these of Alix Angelis, who played the lingerie model in Sister Mary's Angel. Great photos!

02/19/2019

Waiting for John Documentary

Waiting for John Documentary

Waiting for John is a documentary film about the last cargo cult, the John Frum Movement, and America’s unintended impact on one remote island.

08/11/2018

Movie filmed in Oregon City premieres in OC

https://pamplinmedia.com/cr/24-news/402782-297270-movie-filmed-in-oregon-city-premieres-in-oc

Director Mary Knight draws on social work, her own past for dramatic comedy 'Sister Mary's Angel'

07/24/2018

Look what came in the mail today! Dvds of Sister Mary's Angel with professionally printed (and designed) art. And it coincidentally is the birthday of the twin stars!

07/23/2018

The New Nine

Kris Angelis and her twin sister Alix, stars of Sister Mary's Angel, are celebrating their birthday today. They are both so talented! Check out the music Kris writes and sings.

Premiere: Kris Angelis Stained Glass shows how you can be broken but beautiful.

07/20/2018

Untitled Album

04/25/2018

This speaks to me and reminds me of my process as I was making my documentary "Am I Crazy? My journey to determine if my memories are true."

04/06/2018

Filmmaking is not my only creative endeavor. I also babysit with a little neighborhood girl named Grade, age 3. Child care is one of the most creative activities there is and is often under valued. Here is the art Grace made while we were together:

04/06/2018

Ivory Garden Nonprofit Corporation

I spoke at Ivory Garden last year when it was in Seattle. They have moved the conference to Anchorage. I won't make it this year, but check it out, especially if you live in Alaska because there will be some great speakers, like my friend Kate White

Only a few days to take advantage of the early-bird registration - seats are still available.

02/08/2018

This reminds me of my twins movie AND of my twin grandsons!

01/29/2018

Staci Sprout

With the persistent encouragement from Staci Sprout, a Seattle based sex addictions therapist, I finally got my documentary on Vimeo on Demand. Its available for rent or purchase.

Fantastic new documentary about healing from child pornography exploitation! Way to go Mary Knight! https://vimeo.com/ondemand/recoveredmemory/230851318?autoplay=1

01/08/2018

Oprah Winfrey’s Entire Golden Globes Speech

Listening to this speech helped me know for sure that speaking my truth is worth the world to me. I am glad I made a film about my first marriage and a film about my childhood. I thank the many people who made these films possible.

Accepting the Cecil B. DeMille award at the 75th Golden Globes, Oprah delivered a powerhouse speech to an almost silent room. Landing line after line Oprah schooled the audience in history referenc…

11/20/2017

OMA Counselor 46 sec

How do I do as an actress? I played the counselor in this 15 minute film about domestic violence. (Hint: There's a reason why I didn't give myself the lead!)

This is "OMA Counselor 46 sec" by Mary Knight on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

10/10/2017

Bessel van der Kolk — How Trauma Lodges in the Body -

A post from Elizabeth Snyder:
This gentleman appears in a segment of the documentary from Mary Knight: "Am I Crazy? My journey to determine if my memories are true"

Human memory is a sensory experience, says psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk. Through his longtime research and innovation in trauma treatment, he shares...

09/12/2017

Educate to Eliminate

Kickstarter campaign ends on Saturday at noon! Please donate!

This lady needs help raising funds to complete this important documentary that will help all of us who are fighting against child abuse. She only has 4 days left in her campaign if you can pitch in even $10 it will help

09/12/2017

I made my film in memory of my sister Ruth Ramsey.

In memory of my sister. #joycinema #tigard #oregon #portland #womanfilmmaker #womandirector #documentary #recoveredmemories #childabuse #sister #filmmaking #makingmovie #childhoodphoto #amicrazy #humantrafficking #healing #grief

09/11/2017

In memory of my sister. #joycinema #tigard #oregon #portland #womanfilmmaker #womandirector #documentary #recoveredmemories #childabuse #sister #filmmaking #makingmovie #childhoodphoto #amicrazy #humantrafficking #healing #grief

09/10/2017

Jeremy Cowart

I "met" the young woman on this video through Facebook. Her life history is in some ways similar to mine and in other ways opposite. She was victimized in human trafficking by her parents, as was I. However, in her case, her parents didn't lead a double life so she didn't go to school. She didn't even have a birth certificate. Her entire life revolved around being victimized sexually..... until she was rescued by the FBI 3 years ago.

I have a new video to share with yall. This is the story of 2 new friends that have inspired each other in a divine, forever kind of way.