Behind the Rage: America's Domestic Violence, a harrowing true crime documentary, is now available to stream for free in the UK on ITVX and YouTube. The film, created by women's rights activist and award-winning filmmaker Deeyah Khan, explores male violence against women and asks a central question: is it possible to reduce endemic levels of male violence?
Interviews with Perpetrators and Survivors
The documentary hears directly from abusers, who are asked why they committed their acts, alongside heartfelt testimonies from survivors and victims' families. It also features insights from social workers and psychologists who work with violent men.
An official synopsis reads: "Behind the Rage: America's Domestic Violence - Special documentary where activist & filmmaker Deeyah Khan asks a simple question: Is it possible to reduce endemic levels of male violence in America?"
Viewer Reactions
Viewers have taken to social media to share their reactions. One TikTok user branded it a "tough watch," while another said: "This horrific true crime documentary is going to have you screaming at your TV and questioning everything you thought you knew about domestic violence. This documentary actually asks abusers why they did what they did."
On YouTube, one commenter wrote: "This definitely needs to be on Hulu, Netflix, Tubu, etc... Everywhere!! Not just YouTube!! I pray this gets seen more and more." Another added: "As a random guy who fell upon your channel, this one is deeply unsettling... And it should be... Thank you!"
Filmmaker's Statement
Sharing the documentary on her YouTube channel, Deeyah Khan described it: "In America, most female homicide victims are killed by their current or former partner, and one in four women experiences domestic violence or abuse. In this documentary, I ask a simple question: is it possible to reduce these endemic levels of male violence?"
She continued: "In search of an answer, I hear gut wrenching testimonies from survivors and victims’ families, and gain vital insights from social workers and psychologists who work with violent men. I also speak to those whose voices are rarely heard in conversations about domestic violence, yet who may hold the key to stopping it: the perpetrators themselves."
