Thirty years after being assaulted, an Amish woman-turned-leader, Lizzie breaks her silence, igniting a growing movement of Amish and Mennonite survivors who challenge a deeply rooted culture of secrecy and demand accountability. Based on groundbreaking reporting, “Keep Quiet and Forgive” follows Lizzie and other survivors as they navigate trauma, faith, and family ties and fight to replace “forgive and forget” with healing and justice. With rare access, the film is a sobering celebration of resilience in the face of staggering oppression.

KEEP QUIET AND FORGIVE premieres on PBS Independent Lens on March 23, 2026, available nationwide on broadcast and streaming.

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“I want to say to the Amish community that if you are not willing to protect your children, then we will. To the Amish children, I want to say that you are not alone. I am here with you, along with all the survivors. To us, you are worth the risk of coming forward. To us, you are worth all the justice in the world.”

~ LIZZIE HERSHBERGER

survivor and author of “Behind Blue Curtains”