‘Scars Unseen’ screening spotlights domestic violence survivors on Oct. 9

A Los Angeles-area screening of the award-winning documentary ‘Scars Unseen’ on Oct. 9 will highlight domestic violence survivors during Awareness Month and mark the 26th anniversary of Safe Passage Heals. Trish Steele, the organization’s founder and a featured subject in the film, will appear at the event in El Segundo.

Why it matters: - The Oct. 9 screening is timed to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, putting survivor stories and support services in front of a local audience. - The event also marks 26 years of Safe Passage Heals, a milestone for an organization focused on women and children impacted by domestic violence. - The screening gives attendees a chance to support Safe Passage Heals, meet Trish Steele and engage with the film’s message of healing and hope.

What happened: - The award-winning documentary ‘Scars Unseen’ will screen at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at CinemaWest Beach Cities 4DX, ScreenX & Giant Screen in El Segundo, California. - Trish Steele, featured advocate in the film and founder of Safe Passage Heals, will make a special appearance. - The screening comes three days after the announcement and during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The details: - Meredith Yinger directed and produced ‘Scars Unseen.’ - The film follows women who survived domestic violence and turned their experiences into messages of resilience, healing and hope. - Steele appears in the documentary and has served as a mentor to Yinger during the film’s development and release. - Yinger is a Telly and Davey Award-winning director, producer and documentarian, and she founded She TV Media, a female-led Los Angeles production company. - ‘Scars Unseen’ premiered at the Hollywood Chinese Theatre. - The film has earned a Telly Award and a Davey Award, along with additional festival nominations. - The documentary continues to reach audiences through educational and community screenings and streaming opportunities. - Steele said, “We want this film to reach around the world and remind people that healing is possible.” - Steele will also sign copies of her book, ‘Discover the Mind of Steele,’ at the event. - Guests can donate to Safe Passage Heals during the screening, and donors will receive a complimentary handcrafted gift. - Event details list tickets at $20 per person. - The screening will be held at 831 S. Nash St., El Segundo, CA 90245. - Media contacts listed for Safe Passage Heals include Contact@SafePassageHeals.org and 818-232-7476. - More information is available at Safe Passage Heals.

Between the lines: - The event blends film promotion, survivor advocacy and nonprofit fundraising into one awareness-month platform. - The anniversary timing gives Safe Passage Heals a built-in moment to highlight its long-term work and broaden its reach. - By pairing a documentary screening with a live appearance from a survivor-advocate, the event aims to shift the conversation from trauma alone to recovery and empowerment.

What's next: - Audiences can attend the Oct. 9 screening, meet Steele and support Safe Passage Heals on-site. - The film is expected to keep circulating through educational settings, community events and streaming channels. - Safe Passage Heals will continue using the anniversary event to raise awareness and attract support for its programs.

The bottom line: - ‘Scars Unseen’ is using Domestic Violence Awareness Month to elevate survivor voices and draw attention to ongoing support for women and children affected by abuse.