Secret Visibility invites viewers to confront the complexities of domestic violence and provokes dialogue around issues of vulnerability, and resilience. Domestic spaces have historically served as both havens and sites of violence for marginalized individuals. While some find solace and safety within their homes, concealing their true selves from the outside world to avoid further harm, others endure violence behind closed doors. The dynamics of social distancing exacerbated this divide.

Throughout the pandemic, several survivors found themselves trapped with their abusers, forced to choose between confronting the threat of violence and risking exposure to a deadly virus. This dire situation contributed to a stark increase in domestic violence cases reported in Brazil between 2020 and 2021 (Source: Ligue 180 and the Brazilian Public Security Forum).