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Film maker and pioneering anti-violence educator, Jackson Katz, examines the ongoing epidemic of men’s violence in America in the documentary Tough Guise 2 which will be shown in Gaylord, Petoskey and Charlevoix during April and May.
In Tough Guise 2, Katz looks at mass shootings, day-to-day gun violence, bullying and violence against women and children alongside a culture that normalizes violence. The film considers how violent behaviors are tied to societal definitions of manhood and the messages boys and young men routinely receive. These messages come from virtually every corner of the culture, from television and video games to sports and politics.
“We are bringing the film to northern Michigan to open up discussion about our role in understanding and finding solutions for the pandemic rates of violence in our country and in our own communities,” said Chris Krajewski who is the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Program Director at the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan.
“As uncomfortable as it is to try to understand the widespread problem of violence in our society, it’s important to learn more about why it’s happening,” said Krajewski. “That way we can help determine ways to change our beliefs and attitudes that contribute to this violence.”
Krajewski emphasized the importance of examining the root causes of violence to find solutions that will change a culture that fuels violent behavior. “The goal would be to eliminate the ongoing incidences of violence that occur every single day in the form of domestic abuse, sexual assault, child abuse and child sexual assault, as well as mass violence,” Krajewski added.
Tough Guise 2 will be shown in three northern Michigan communities along with a panel discussion of topics and theories presented in the film. Screenings will be held at 7 p.m. on April 24 at the University Center Gaylord in the general purpose classroom; April 29 at North Central Michigan College in the library conference room; and May 13 at Charlevoix Public Library. This film is suggested for those aged 17 and older, because of the mature content. Admission is free.
For more information, contact the WRCNM administrative office at (231) 347-0067, or visit wrcnm.org and click on the calendar of events.
In Tough Guise 2, Katz looks at mass shootings, day-to-day gun violence, bullying and violence against women and children alongside a culture that normalizes violence. The film considers how violent behaviors are tied to societal definitions of manhood and the messages boys and young men routinely receive. These messages come from virtually every corner of the culture, from television and video games to sports and politics.
“We are bringing the film to northern Michigan to open up discussion about our role in understanding and finding solutions for the pandemic rates of violence in our country and in our own communities,” said Chris Krajewski who is the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Program Director at the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan.
“As uncomfortable as it is to try to understand the widespread problem of violence in our society, it’s important to learn more about why it’s happening,” said Krajewski. “That way we can help determine ways to change our beliefs and attitudes that contribute to this violence.”
Krajewski emphasized the importance of examining the root causes of violence to find solutions that will change a culture that fuels violent behavior. “The goal would be to eliminate the ongoing incidences of violence that occur every single day in the form of domestic abuse, sexual assault, child abuse and child sexual assault, as well as mass violence,” Krajewski added.
Tough Guise 2 will be shown in three northern Michigan communities along with a panel discussion of topics and theories presented in the film. Screenings will be held at 7 p.m. on April 24 at the University Center Gaylord in the general purpose classroom; April 29 at North Central Michigan College in the library conference room; and May 13 at Charlevoix Public Library. This film is suggested for those aged 17 and older, because of the mature content. Admission is free.
For more information, contact the WRCNM administrative office at (231) 347-0067, or visit wrcnm.org and click on the calendar of events.