Room full of men / directed by Ian Preston.

Format:

Video

Author/Creator:

Preston, Ian, director, author.

Contributor:

Alexander Street Press.

Series:

Filmakers library online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Family violence.

Genre:

Documentary films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (48 minutes).

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1991.

Language Note:

This edition in English.

System Details:

digital

data file

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.

Notes:

Originally released as DVD.

Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).

OCLC:

747797187

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.