It took a few minutes for me to get into this hour-long doc because we've all heard the statistics and have watched The Burning Bed and similiar movies that have dealt with the horrifying realities of domestic violence. But this fine production takes a look at the story of 13 battered women who were released from prison in a courageous act by Kentucky's Govenor Brereton Jones told in three riveting acts. The first act deals with the desperation and despair suffered by the women in life-threatening relationships with their abusers. The second act deals with their time in prison and the restorative effect of working together on a quilt that detailed their sorrow and pain. It was the creation of the guilt that caught the eyes of Governor Jones leading to his decision to release these women. The third act follows their release and their challenges and successes returning to society. I'm not surprised this doc won a Peabody. For anyone who says "we've done domestic violence pieces" -- you haven't done this one. An excellent special for any programmers especially for Women's History Month, Mother's Day, or even the holidays when so much domestic violence can occur... Kudos to these producers...