Room full of men /

Why are men violent toward women? How can they change? A Room Full of Men is a riveting documentary that examines a group of men with a history of abuse towards women, and their efforts to change. The film follows three men who have joined a program to change. The film follows three men who have joi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Preston, Ian (Director)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1991.
Series:Filmakers Library online.
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:Why are men violent toward women? How can they change? A Room Full of Men is a riveting documentary that examines a group of men with a history of abuse towards women, and their efforts to change. The film follows three men who have joined a program to change. The film follows three men who have joined a program to help them change their lives. As the documentary unfolds, both participants and viewers learn that violence is more than bruises and beatings. As long as men believe they have authority and control over women, both physically and mentally, the potential for violence is there. A Room Full of Men is about choice and responsibility. It will interest students and professionals in social work, health care and criminal justice. An excellent resource for community groups and battered women's groups.
Physical Description:1 online resource (48 min.)
Playing Time:00:47:45
Audience:For College; Adult audiences.
Production Credits:Camera, Alan Ramsay, Rob Wurzer ; editors, Ian Preston, Rod MacIntyre.