Erasing Family (2020)

Plot

"Erasing Family" offers a poignant look at the shortcomings of family courts, which often allow one parent to be erased from a child’s life following separation. This documentary highlights the emotional turmoil inflicted on children, as they become pawns in a bitter custody battle. Psychologists label this troubling phenomenon as parental alienation, a form of psychological abuse that can lead to severe consequences, including depression, substance abuse, and even suicide. With over 20 million children in the U.S. affected, the film calls for urgent reform in family court practices to prevent this widespread crisis.