Over the Kitchen Table
“The shocking untold story of the Battered Women's Movement.”
Synopsis
After years of being silenced through violent opposition, Norma Burton, one of the key founders of the first women’s shelter in Tulsa, OK, tells an untold story of the battered women's movement. In the late 1970s and early 1980’s LGBTQ, BIPOC, and formerly abused women across the US gathered in secret to create a grassroots movement that became today's National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, despite persecution and death threats. Norma recounts to her daughter, director Nisha Burton, how she and her collaborators alerted the police of rising cases of domestic violence and ultimately decided to take matters into their own hands by conducting support gatherings in their homes around the kitchen table. These meetings led to the founding of the first battered women’s shelter in Tulsa, OK in 1975. The years that followed were filled with harassment and verbal and physical attacks on Norma and fellow organizers, but today these courageous advocates continue to support the movement.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nisha Burton
- Original Score
- Mel Guérison
- Original Title
- Over the Kitchen Table
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Shrine13
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nisha Burton
Mel Guérison
Diana Diroy
Jessica Daugherty
Department Leadership Roster
Nisha Burton
Director
Jessica Daugherty
Producer
Diana Diroy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Over the Kitchen Table.
Similar Titles to Over the Kitchen Table
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.4
6.5
8.0
7.7
7.0
7.5
8.5
6.0
8.0
7.6
8.0![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 2 3"%3E%3Crect width="2" height="3" fill="%23161922"/%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Z lásky nenávist 3: Domácí násilí na seniorech
- 4.0
Z lásky nenávist 2: Domácí násilí na mužích
7.4
7.0
More Like Over the Kitchen Table
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Over the Kitchen Table
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Over the Kitchen Table about?
After years of being silenced through violent opposition, Norma Burton, one of the key founders of the first women’s shelter in Tulsa, OK, tells an untold story of the battered women's movement. In the late 1970s and early 1980’s LGBTQ, BIPOC, and formerly abused women across the US gathered in secret to create a grassroots movement that became today's National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, despite persecution and death threats. Norma recounts to her daughter, director Nisha Burton, how she and her collaborators alerted the police of rising cases of domestic violence and ultimately decided to take matters into their own hands by conducting support gatherings in their homes around the kitchen table. These meetings led to the founding of the first battered women’s shelter in Tulsa, OK in 1975. The years that followed were filled with harassment and verbal and physical attacks on Norma and fellow organizers, but today these courageous advocates continue to support the movement.
Who directed Over the Kitchen Table?
Over the Kitchen Table was directed by Nisha Burton.
Who stars in Over the Kitchen Table?
The principal cast of Over the Kitchen Table includes Norma Burton, Nisha Burton.
When was Over the Kitchen Table released and how long is it?
Over the Kitchen Table was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Over the Kitchen Table?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Over the Kitchen Table was composed by Mel Guérison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Over the Kitchen Table?
Over the Kitchen Table holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).