In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of A Better Man (2017), beginning Tuesday, October 11, and continuing through Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

A Better Man follows a series of intimate conversations between a woman and her former boyfriend when she confronts him about their history of domestic abuse. More than 20 years have passed when filmmaker Attiya Khan asks her ex-boyfriend, Steve, to meet. Steve abused Attiya every day during the two years they lived together. She finally fled out of fear for her life, and has carried the emotional scars ever since. Now, Attiya wants to talk to Steve—on camera—searching to answer a question that is both simple and incredibly complicated: Will Steve take responsibility? The film offers a fresh and nuanced look at the healing and revelation that can happen for everyone involved when men take responsibility for their abusive behavior. 

 Film Highlights and Awards:

• Cleveland International Film Festival
• Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
• San Diego Asian Film Festival
• Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
• Doc NYC
• DCTV
• Modern Woman Film Festival
• Festival EDOC

Access to the virtual screening will be available beginning Tuesday, October 11, by clicking HERE .  A password is required at the time of viewing. Please contact social.library@chathamlibraries.org to request the password or for additional information.

First observed in October 1981 as a national “Day of Unity,” Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is held each October as a way to unite advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence.

This program is free and open to the public.