Actress and activist Evan Rachel Wood takes her experience as a survivor of domestic violence and pursues justice, heals generational wounds, and reclaims her story. Almost a decade after escaping a dangerous relationship, Wood co-authors and successfully lobbies for passage of The Phoenix Act, legislation that extends the statute of limitations for domestic violence cases in California.

Phoenix Rising (2022)

When the laws don’t protect you, change them.

★ 7.1/10 March 15, 2022 1 season

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Actress and activist Evan Rachel Wood takes her experience as a survivor of domestic violence and pursues justice, heals generational wounds, and reclaims her story. Almost a decade after escaping a dangerous relationship, Wood co-authors and successfully lobbies for passage of The Phoenix Act, legislation that extends the statute of limitations for domestic violence cases in California.

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Evan Rachel Wood Self Sara Wood Self - Evan's Mother Ira David Wood III Self - Evan's Dad Ira David Wood IV Self - Evan's Brother Illma Gore Self - Artist / Activist