"About Men" - Canadian Debut Film Screening
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Join us for our 3rd Annual Film Screening
(Canadian Debut!)
Never before has a female and filmmaker been accepted into a men's group, where everything that is said in the room stays in the room.
This powerful documentary film is about a group of men exploring their vulnerable selves through a men's group in North Idaho. Eight men sit in a circle every Wednesday night, and fall and catch each other as challenges are faced.The film portrays Chris, Robert, Wayne and Thomas who are on their individual journeys toward realizing their purposes in life.
Six months after joining the group, newcomer Chris frees himself from the burden of his estranged father, while the group's oldest member, Robert, reaches for courage to embrace his relationship with his girlfriend. For Wayne and Thomas, the group is the ultimate support, as Wayne faces the loss of his business and Thomas faces the death of his father.
ABOUT MEN reveals what is usually hidden in the Western democratic society: men are vulnerable, men have feelings, men cry, and men are capable of loving.
This is Womentum's 3rd Annual Film Screening. Each year, we look for provocative, powerful documentaries that evoke emotion, spark conversation and promote action.
This year, we are shining a light on and celebrating the work that men are doing in our community and beyond. We have chosen a film that explores how some incredible men have chosen to explore personal growth through connection, collaboration and empowering one another.
After the film, you will have the opportunity to engage in conversation with 2 men featured in the film; Owen Marcus, creator of this men's group and Free to Win, and Chris Blair, featured member in the film.
A portion of our proceeds will go towards honoring the film maker, Maja Bugge, and our chosen community program, Mencorps
Owen Marcus' book "Grow Up - A Man's Guide to Masculine Emotional Intelligence" will also be available for purchase at this event.
**Due to language and sensitive subject matter, we recommend parental guidance for children under the age of 18. Please contact us if you have questions about minors attending.