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b>MONTEREY, Calif. - September 15, 2008 - State. Sen. Elaine Alquist will speak about her proposed legislation to help bring sexual predators to justice during an appearance at the benefit screening of BOYHOOD SHADOWS, "I Swore I'd Never Tell", a film by award-winning filmmakers, Terri DeBono and Steve Rosen of Mac and Ava Motion Pictures (Beyond Barbed Wire). Sen. Alquist, D-San Jose, is proposing legislation that would extend or eliminate the statute of limitations on child sex crimes beyond the current 10-year limit. A longtime advocate for reform, she says her bill would make it possible for victims to testify against those who had attacked them years earlier.

The groundbreaking documentary, BOYHOOD SHADOWS, "I Swore I'd Never Tell", will premiere in a benefit for the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center. The premiere will be held at the Steinbeck Forum in the Monterey Conference Center on September 22, 2008 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

This unprecedented film explores the emotional carnage of childhood sexual abuse - yet also shines light on the strength of the human spirit. It is a stunning, worthwhile expose of this monstrous secret. Filmmakers Terri DeBono and Steve Rosen spent more than a year filming the story of several men whose lives were forever affected when, as boys, they were abused by sexual predators. The film also features nationally known experts as well as several Monterey Bay Area residents, including Clare Mounteer, executive director of the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center and Ann Hill, deputy District Attorney. Original music in the film is by Monterey singer/songwriter Laura Dare.

WHO: Monterey County Rape Crisis Center

WHAT: Premiere of Documentary, BOYHOOD SHADOWS, "I Swore I'd Never Tell"

WHERE: Monterey Conference Center
Steinbeck Forum
One Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

WHEN: Monday, September 22, 2008
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

EVENT INFO: This event is open to the public. A dessert reception with the filmmakers and cast will follow the film. To join the media list for the event or to arrange for interviews and photo opportunities, please contact Tom Honig, Senior Account Executive, Armanasco Public Relations, Inc. at 831.372.2259.

MEDIA INQUIRIES: Tom Honig
Armanasco Public Relations, Inc.
Tel: 831.372.2259
thonig@armanasco.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To view the film's trailer or for more information, please visit www.boyhoodshadows.org.

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