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A Better Man
2017
1 h 17 min
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Confessions of an abusive ex
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Illuminating a new paradigm for domestic-violence prevention, A Better Man offers a fresh and nuanced look at the healing and revelation that can happen for everyone involved when men take responsibility for their abuse. It also empowers audience members to play new roles in challenging domestic violence, whether it’s in their own relationships or as part of a broader movement for social change.
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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A Better Man project
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writerAttiya KhanLawrence Jackman
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directorAttiya KhanLawrence Jackman
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producerChristine KlecknerJustine Pimlott
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executive producerSarah PolleyAnita LeeJane JankovicJanice DaweKathy Avrich-Johnson
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director of photographyIris Ng
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editorLawrence Jackman
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music composerLesley Barber
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featuringAttiya KhanSteveTod Augusta-ScottAlex MazerElliot MazerSeth MartiniukSollange Umwali
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associate producerLori Chodos
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additional cinematographyJennifer RowsomStanislaw BaruaMarcus MatyasCurry LeamenJohn PriceMark Caswell
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sound recordingJason HopfnerMary WongBruce Cameron
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camera assistantJordan KawaiEva PercewiczStephanie Corfield
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gripZach ZohrStefan KucharMark FeenstraDavid Doldersom
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DITSet Shuter
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additional DITCurry LeamenGregory Szymanski
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production assistantShane MacKinnonRob Chodos
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stills photographyMarina Dempster
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title designElectric Square
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impact producerSteph Guthrie
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narration consultantSoraya Peerbaye
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researcherElizabeth Kalbfleisch
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social mediaJanette Luu
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development production managerNagmeh Phelan
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music supervisorJody Colero
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transcriptionLaurel Toews
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production accountantCandis BuderAdriana Aviles
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accountantKay & Warburton
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insuranceArthur J. Gallagher Canada
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interim financingRogers Communications Inc.
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manager, business affairsNava Rastegar
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independent production officerLinda Fong
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production supervisorMark Wilson
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studio administratorStefanie Brantner
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technical coordinatorMarcus Matyas
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production coordinatorNatalie van DineAndrew Martin-Smith
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marketing managerMelissa WheelerAmanda Laukys
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account managerAhmad Ismail
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DI producerLinda Johnston
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colouristJason Zukowski
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on-lineDave Oliver
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supervising sound editorJane Tattersall
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dialogue editorKrystin Hunter
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sound fx editorClaire Dobson
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assistant sound editorChris King
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re-recording mixerMartin Lee
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assistant re-recording mixerJesse Fellows
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ADR recordistMarcel Ramagnano
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audio post project managerAlex Aslund
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musicianDrew JureckaLesley BarberSydney Galbraith
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editorial assistantJakob Thiesen
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music assistantIain Gardner
Ages 14 to 18
Study Guide
School subjects
Despite the awareness about the abuse in Attiya’s and Steve’s relationship, why did nobody intervene? Comment on why their individual history is never fully disclosed in the film. Identify the signs that showed that Attiya’s and Steve’s relationship was an unhealthy one. How does Steve’s participation in Attiya’s healing atone for his past and pave the way for him to become “a better man”? Discuss whether contemporary attitudes about relationship violence have given individuals greater power in interrupting this pattern. Explain.