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Welcome to Paradise

Love, marriage… and a secret history of trauma. Anna Maria Tremonti has been keeping her past a secret for over 40 years. As one of Canada’s most respected journalists, she has a reputation for being ... Read more

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The story Anna Maria never thought she’d tell: On stage at Hot Docs

The story Anna Maria never thought she’d tell: On stage at Hot Docs

For Anna Maria Tremonti, the decision to speak publicly about being abused by a former partner was complex; she wanted t... Read more

16 May 2023

16mins

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Welcome to Paradise Introduces: Run, Hide, Repeat

Welcome to Paradise Introduces: Run, Hide, Repeat

Pauline Dakin’s childhood was marked by unexplained events, a sense of unseen menace, and secretive moves to new cities ... Read more

14 Nov 2022

33mins

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Ep. 6: "The Visitation"

Ep. 6: "The Visitation"

Anna Maria makes a trip to find out more about Pat's past and confirms something she’d suspected.If you or someone you k... Read more

15 Mar 2022

32mins

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Ep. 5: "The Message"

Ep. 5: "The Message"

As Anna Maria prepares to contact Pat, she makes a startling discovery.If you or someone you know is affected by intimat... Read more

8 Mar 2022

31mins

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Ep. 4: “The Long Tail”

Ep. 4: “The Long Tail”

Getting out is only half the battle. After separating from her abusive husband, Anna Maria faces the most dangerous peri... Read more

1 Mar 2022

29mins

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Ep. 3: “L is for Love”

Ep. 3: “L is for Love”

Anna Maria is living a double life. In public she and Pat seem like the perfect couple. At home, he’s becoming increasin... Read more

22 Feb 2022

33mins

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Ep. 2: “See What You Made Me Do”

Ep. 2: “See What You Made Me Do”

Pat seems charming, funny and worldly – the perfect husband. But shortly after their wedding, Anna Maria discovers the m... Read more

14 Feb 2022

29mins

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Ep. 1: “One of Those People You Hear About”

Ep. 1: “One of Those People You Hear About”

Ready to reveal her longest-held secret, Anna Maria Tremonti talks to her therapist about a trauma from 40 years ago th... Read more

14 Feb 2022

30mins

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Introducing: Welcome to Paradise

Introducing: Welcome to Paradise

The secret's out. As one of Canada’s most respected journalists, Anna Maria Tremonti has a reputation for being fearless... Read more

8 Feb 2022

2mins

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Teaser: Welcome to Paradise | Content Warning

Teaser: Welcome to Paradise | Content Warning

Content warning: contains descriptions of intimate partner violence. Please take care when listening. Anna Maria Tremont... Read more

20 Jan 2022

1min

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