Border Crossings: Lindsay Ell

PBS show titled AMERICAN ANTHEMS, a series celebrating everyday heroes with original songs written and performed by country music’s biggest stars.  The six-episode music-driven documentary series features breakout singer-songwriter Lindsay Ell. The episode that features Lindsey Ell’s “Let the Words Come Out” is centered around Greta McClain, a former police detective in the sexual assault division who suffered a horrible sexual assault of her own. While dealing with the self-imposed shame, Greta began talking with other survivors on social media and decided to start Silent No More, an organization that provides a safe space for survivors of sexual abuse. Country star Lindsay Ell, also a survivor of sexual assault, instantly bonds with Greta as they engage in a day of creative therapy.