Narratives of betrayal and trauma are common among children, which forces them to confront the harrowing aftermath of it, shaping the next discourse of their lives. Not allowing children the space to heal their scars and find justice will make them feel more powerless—as an authoritarian would expect.

The virtual film program ‘Home as an Authoritarian Machine’ aims to shed light on various narratives of control over children and how the impact of violence towards children is also a cycle of violence perpetuated by a systemic problem that needs radical change.