Scars Unseen screening marks Safe Passage Heals’ 26th anniversary

The award-winning documentary “Scars Unseen” will screen Oct. 9 in El Segundo during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with featured advocate Trish Steele appearing as Safe Passage Heals marks 26 years. The event spotlights survivor stories, raises awareness, and supports Steele’s nonprofit work with women and children affected by domestic violence.

Why it matters: - The screening puts domestic violence survivor stories in front of a public audience during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. - The event also marks 26 years of Safe Passage Heals, giving the nonprofit’s work added visibility. - The screening is designed to reinforce a shift from silence and survival toward healing, empowerment, and hope.

What happened: - “Scars Unseen” will screen Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at CinemaWest Beach Cities 4DX, ScreenX & Giant Screen in El Segundo, California. - Trish Steele will make a special appearance at the event. - Steele founded Safe Passage Heals to support women and children impacted by domestic violence. - The film screening coincides with the nonprofit’s 26th anniversary.

The details: - The documentary is directed and produced by Meredith Yinger. - “Scars Unseen” follows women who survived domestic violence and turned those experiences into messages of resilience, healing and hope. - Steele is one of the women featured in the film. - Steele also served as a mentor to Yinger as the documentary developed and reached audiences. - Yinger is a Telly and Davey Award-winning director, producer and documentarian, as well as a bestselling author, host and voiceover artist. - Yinger founded She TV Media, a female-led Los Angeles production company focused on “telling the untold.” - The film premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. - “Scars Unseen” has received a Telly Award and a Davey Award, plus additional festival nominations. - The documentary continues to reach audiences through educational screenings, community screenings and streaming opportunities. - Steele has spent more than 36 years helping women and children affected by domestic violence through Safe Passage Heals / Women Crowned In Glory, Inc. - Steele is also the author of three books. - She will sign copies of her latest book, “Discover the Mind of Steele,” at the screening. - Guests will be able to donate to Safe Passage Heals during the event. - Donors will receive a complimentary handcrafted gift as a thank-you. - Event tickets are priced at $20 per person. - More information is available through the company’s announcement.

Between the lines: - The film gives Steele’s advocacy work a new platform at a moment when domestic violence awareness is already elevated nationwide. - The anniversary connection helps frame the screening as both an awareness event and a milestone celebration. - The public discussion around domestic violence often centers on crisis; this event emphasizes recovery, mentorship and long-term support.

What’s next: - The Oct. 9 screening will give attendees a chance to hear from Steele, support Safe Passage Heals and engage with the film’s message. - The documentary is positioned to keep reaching viewers through community events and streaming. - Domestic Violence Awareness Month will continue through October, sustaining attention on survivor support and prevention.

The bottom line: - The El Segundo screening pairs a film about survival with a real-world nonprofit milestone, turning awareness into direct support for domestic violence survivors.