Phoenix Rising (2022)

The two-part HBO documentary *Phoenix Rising* follows actress Evan Rachel Wood as she courageously reclaims her narrative after surviving years of domestic abuse. The series provides an intimate look into her life, detailing the alleged grooming and horrific abuse she endured from musician Marilyn Manson, which began when she was a teenager. Viewers witness her transformation from a victim silenced by trauma into a powerful advocate for others. A central part of the film is her fight to pass The Phoenix Act in California, a law that extends the time survivors have to report domestic violence. It is a difficult but inspiring story of resilience and finding one's voice. The series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.