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Defending Our Lives

7.0199430mMovieDocumentary

Documentary about the magnitude and severity of domestic violence. This film features four women imprisoned for killing their batterers and their terrifying personal testimonies. It won an Oscar at the 66th Academy Awards in 1994 for Documentary Short Subject.

DirectorsMargaret Lazarus·Renner Wunderlich

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Defending Our Lives — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Defending Our Lives?

Defending Our Lives isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is Defending Our Lives on Netflix?

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Is Defending Our Lives on Amazon Prime Video?

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What is the OTT release date for Defending Our Lives?

Defending Our Lives hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 22, 1994. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.